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Discover LudwigThe phrase "acted foolishly" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe someone's behavior that is unwise or lacking in good judgment.
Example: "In hindsight, I realized that I acted foolishly by investing all my savings in that venture."
Alternatives: "behaved recklessly" or "made a foolish decision."
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Some leaders stayed away, others spoke and acted foolishly.
But having paraded himself as the cronies' foe, he acted foolishly.
They had acted foolishly, but the mother could understand their fear.
At 19, he felt invincible and acted foolishly, breaking his neck while trying to ski between his friend's legs.
It's no excuse, but this happened eleven years ago – I was younger, less mature, and acted foolishly in playing along.
It's no excuse, but this happened 11 years ago – I was younger, less mature and acted foolishly in playing along.
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They're also encouraged to act foolishly.
Even if its menace is exaggerated, Death Valley can wipe out those who act foolishly.
In Arthur's world, it's understood that people (or their animal stand-ins) will act foolishly or selfishly, but they are given the chance to redeem themselves with self-awareness or humor.
I like to live in a city/world that is not shy that is quirky and colorful and people dress up and act foolishly sometimes.
It is conceded by the defendant that what occurred was unusual, bizarre and he acted rather foolishly.
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