Explore English traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-01
Sense: Verified- Meaning and lesson
The act of wagering is easy; choosing to risk something does not, by itself, show insight or skill.
The proverb pushes back against treating a person's willingness to bet as evidence that they understand the odds or can predict the outcome.
- When it is used
Use it in response to someone who treats placing a bet as an achievement or as proof of expertise. It redirects attention from the willingness to wager to the judgment behind the choice.
How this record reached us: Editorially sourced.
Report an issue with this meaning: Any fool can bet.