Fool In The Shower

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Definition: Fool In The Shower


Fool In The Shower


Full Definition of Fool In The Shower


An expression coined by economist Milton Friedman, who believed that government economic intervention should be executed gradually to prevent overcorrection. The expression refers to someone who turns the hot water on all the way to warm it up, getting scalded in the process.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Fool In The Shower are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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