(many) go (out) for wool and come home shorn

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(many) go (out) for wool and come home shorn

used to imply that when someone sets out to gain something, often through dishonest or risky means, they are likely to end up losing everything they have, including what they started with

Proverb

Các ví dụ

Joe was tempted by a get-rich-quick scheme, but his friend reminded him that go for wool and come home shorn, and advised him to stick to more reliable investments.

Từ Gần

go from strength to strength

go from to

go further

go great guns

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