There’s one born every minute

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A saying to express that naive or gullible people are constantly being born or are in plentiful supply.

He actually believed my story about being an alien? Well, there's one born every minute!
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Often appears as...

  • there's one born every minute
  • i guess; can you believe it? there's one born every minute; don't be the one born every minute

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Sarcasm Alert

This phrase is often used sarcastically to mock someone's gullibility, not to genuinely inform.

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She bought the 'magic' beans without question—there's one born every minute.
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Cultural Origins

This phrase is commonly used in English-speaking countries and may not have a direct translation elsewhere.

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After seeing someone fall for a street scam, he muttered, 'There's one born every minute.'
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Informal Use

It's an informal expression best used among friends or in casual conversations, not in formal settings.

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In the office, joking about a gullible intern, 'Well, there's one born every minute!'
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