For example, if you said that someone had been fooled by something, would they take offense and think you’re calling them a fool or foolish?

What if you say someone’s been “played for a fool”?

  • Deestan@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    That is exactly what it means, yes. Though people will probably feel less happy if you point it out explicitly