nobody's fools
Sharp, skeptical bunch
Nobody's fools describes people who are shrewd and not easily deceived—the plural of "nobody's fool." The phrase emphasizes collective savvy: The voters proved they were nobody's fools when they rejected the misleading ballot measure.
It suggests a group that sees through manipulation or recognizes a bad deal.
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- astutenessShrewd perceptiveness
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- sharp cookiesIntelligent, perceptive people
quick on the uptake · independence · skepticism · analytical thinking · discernment · wariness · eyes wide open · street smarts · wisdom · vigilance · foresight · savvy · self-esteem · cleverness · self-possession · negotiation skills · insight · rationality
nobody's foolsnaifs
Guileless, unworldly people
innocents · babes in the woods · greenhorns · simpletons · bumpkins
nobody, fool, no, body, fools, fool's, foolish, foolishly, foolishness