In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A fool and his money are easily parted

A

a foolish person spends money carelessly and will soon be penniless

B

a miser will eventually lose all his money due to one foolish mistake

C

a foolish person will never be able to get rich

D

a rich person should be smart enough to avoid people who will fool him for his wealth