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What does it mean?
The speaker calls someone a foolish and overly silly person.
In plain terms
They insult the person’s judgment.
What can you take from it?
Avoid calling others foolish.

Where it applies

  • personal arguments
  • online debates

Putting it to work

  • use respectful language

Questions to consider

  • How could criticism be more constructive?

Another view

It may shut down constructive dialogue.

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