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The phrase "a king of fools" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who is foolish or acts foolishly, often in a context where they are seen as a leader or prominent figure among others who are also foolish.
Example: "In his reckless decisions, he has become a king of fools, leading his followers into disaster."
Alternatives: "a fool among fools" or "the biggest fool".
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In the European carnival tradition, a "king of fools" was permitted to mock the authorities, at least for a day or two.
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"He's a king of kings," she proclaims.
But a king of comedy?
He was a king of peace.
He was a king of moral persuasion.
He was son of a king, brother of a king, uncle of three kings, and a father of a king.
It was a march of fools.
"He was like a king, the king of Singapore.
Macbeth kills a king out of envy.
A sort of, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.
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