all fools' day
/'ɔ:l'fu:lzdei/ Cách viết khác : (April-fool-dat) /'eiprəl'fu:ldei/
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Definition
Proper noun: All Fools' Day is the first day of April, traditionally marked by the custom of playing tricks or practical jokes on people.
Usage
- All Fools' Day is the formal name for the occasion more commonly known as April Fools' Day.
- It is used to refer to the specific date and its associated customs.
- Example:
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The origins of All Fools' Day are uncertain, with theories linking it to calendar changes or ancient spring festivals.
- Cultural Note: The tradition dictates that jokes must be harmless and end by midday in some countries. The person tricked is called an "April Fool."
Variants and Related Words
- April Fools' Day: The more common contemporary name for the same occasion.
- April Fool: (noun) A person who is tricked or made to look foolish on All Fools' Day.
- Example: Did you believe her story? You're such an April Fool!
Synonyms
- April Fools' Day
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To play an April Fool's joke on someone: To trick someone on All Fools' Day.
- Example: He played an April Fool's joke on his sister by putting salt in the sugar bowl.
- To be made an April Fool: To be successfully tricked.
- Example: I was made an April Fool when I showed up for a meeting that didn't exist.
Noun
- the first day of April which is celebrated by playing practical jokes