"there's a sucker born every minute" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. (US, slang) There is a great number of fools in the world who can be easily swindled, and there always will be. Tags: US, slang Synonyms: a sucker is born every minute Related terms: a fool and his money are soon parted, nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people Translations (Translations): nasce um otário a cada minuto (Portuguese)

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