"fools rush in where angels fear to tread" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: From An Essay on Criticism (1711) by Alexander Pope. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} fools rush in where angels fear to tread
  1. A person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid. Wikipedia link: Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism Synonyms: look before you leap
    Sense id: en-fools_rush_in_where_angels_fear_to_tread-en-proverb-Avi-iu0I Categories (other): English proverbs

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