Meaning of nobody's fool | Babel Free

Definitions

A person who is not easily deceived or victimized; one who is perceptive, clever, or thoroughly common-sensical.

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Examples

“Also, he is nobody's fool. He possesses the brain and strength of character to play⟳ his part.”

“He was nobody's fool, and there was no doubt⟳ but he had very soon detected the trick⟳ his cousin had played upon him.”

“You didn't like⟳ school / And you know⟳ you're nobody's fool / So welcome⟳ to the machine”

“But one could tell⟳ from her assurance that she was nobody's fool and would stand⟳ for no nonsense.”

“Yet her musical stature, and intelligence are undisputed: she is nobody's fool, and she remains, quite simply, a perfectionist.”

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