A fool at 40 is a fool forever meaning
What does the saying 'A fool at 40 is a fool forever' mean?
Idiom: A fool at 40 is a fool forever
Meaning:
If someone hasn't matured by the time they reach forty, they never will.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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