there is (a sucker|one) born every minute
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used to imply that there are always gullible or naive people who can be easily deceived or taken advantage of by others
The proverb "there is a sucker born every minute" is often attributed to the American showman P.T. Barnum, although there is no direct evidence he said the phrase. The saying reflects a negative view of human nature, highlighting the tendency of some individuals to fall for scams or tricks. It serves as a reminder to be careful and wise, as there will always be people who take advantage of others' lack of judgment.
- The fortune teller convinced the young woman to pay her a large sum of money to remove a curse that didn't exist.There is a sucker born every minute.