A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. From LearnThat.org. [Douglas Adams]
foolproof this appliance. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
A foolproof identification system. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : a foolproof method. From Dictionary.com.
There is nothing which can be called foolproof or completely safe. From Wordnik.com. [Propeller Most Popular Stories] Reference
However, mammograms as important as they are, are not 100\% foolproof, which is why a CBE by a trained examiner is strongly recommended. From Wordnik.com. [Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Local News and Business Directory] Reference
He proceeded to share his so-called foolproof secrets on how he managed to purchase eleven cars in his lifetime way below sticker price. From Wordnik.com. [Forbes.com: News] Reference
That. s why they call it "foolproof". From Wordnik.com. [For beginner turkey hunting, should I use a slate or box call, and any particular brand?] Reference
Even "foolproof" strategies are no longer looked upon as foolproof. From Wordnik.com. [The Baby Boomer's Guide] Reference
Forget "foolproof" technology — we need systems designed to fail smartly. From Wordnik.com. [The Futility of "Homeland Defense"] Reference
I agree completely - "foolproof" is what I look for in a recipe which involves baking!. From Wordnik.com. [Honey Banana Muffins] Reference
What do you think about Google Doc's security, especially when it comes to how "foolproof" the app is?. From Wordnik.com. [Wired Top Stories] Reference
Esterhuizen said no engineer who had designed safety devices for a mine could say they were "foolproof". From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
And it would be that much harder to prove misuse because everyone would trust the "foolproof" system more. From Wordnik.com. [How to have a secure ID database without Big Brother?] Reference
I do feel that her recipes are no-fuss but while baking, the adjective that I'm looking for is 'foolproof'. From Wordnik.com. [Honey Banana Muffins] Reference
Look, I'm not an expert, but I am a bit skeptical that we could invent some kind of foolproof shield to stop a bunch of nukes. From Wordnik.com. [The 21st Century's Gonna Suck Big-Time] Reference
In five states where the new "foolproof" electronic voting machines were used, the vote tallies differed substantially from the exit polls. From Wordnik.com. [OpEdNews - Quicklink: Evidence of a Stolen Election by Paul Craig Roberts] Reference
In five states where the new 'foolproof' electronic voting machines were used, the vote tallies differed substantially from the exit polls. From Wordnik.com. [OpEdNews - Quicklink: Evidence of a Stolen Election by Paul Craig Roberts] Reference
There's no "foolproof" way to be a talented musician. From Wordnik.com. [Wired Campus] Reference
Real estate was touted by some as a "foolproof" investment. From Wordnik.com. [Perri Nelson's Website] Reference
But it clearly isn't "foolproof" and it is not the "only way.". From Wordnik.com. [RHRealityCheck.org] Reference
Learn Spanish or Italian with Phil Noble's "foolproof" language CD. From Wordnik.com. [Evening Standard - Home] Reference
As they say about "foolproof", for every proof there is always a fool. From Wordnik.com. [Bloggers.Pakistan] Reference
It needs to be foolproof, meaning you turn it on and it's ready to go. From Wordnik.com. [Make - All Discussions] Reference
Forget "foolproof" technology-we need systems designed to fail smartly. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Commonwealth Games security will be 'foolproof', Delhi organisers insist. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
He also said that the method used to detect the IP address used was "foolproof". From Wordnik.com. [Neowin.net] Reference
India reassure hockey World Cup participants that security measures are 'foolproof'. From Wordnik.com. [Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph] Reference
India has vowed to provide "foolproof" security for athletes and spectators during the. From Wordnik.com. [Bangkokpost.com : Breaking News] Reference
Two down-on-their-luck meat salesmen land in hot water when their "foolproof" scheme backfires. From Wordnik.com. [post-gazette.com - News] Reference
Despite what was described by local officials as "foolproof" security, all of the attackers escaped. From Wordnik.com. [ABC News: ABCNews] Reference
The point is regardless of how 'foolproof' your anti-corruption bill is, the snakes will always find a way to slither around it. From Wordnik.com. [The Capitol Fax Blog] Reference
He said there were systems including skimmer boxes like those seen in swimming pools and external tanks which make spas "foolproof". From Wordnik.com. [Latest News - Yahoo!7 News] Reference
"foolproof" method of preventing fraudulent product returns. From Wordnik.com. [TWICE - Digital Imaging News] Reference
But they're not foolproof and are expensive to issue. From Wordnik.com. [BUREAUCRACY BEATER] Reference
But while vitally important, mammography isn't foolproof. From Wordnik.com. [Zeroing In On Breast Cancer] Reference
Even joining the activist cause is not a foolproof defense. From Wordnik.com. [The Teflon Shield] Reference
Vasectomies for men and sterilizations for women are foolproof. From Wordnik.com. [If You Don't Like Implants...] Reference
It's not a foolproof strategy, but it's probably as close as we can get. From Wordnik.com. [Middle East: Know the Limits of U.S. Power] Reference
Schools know there is no foolproof way to pick a class when children are so young. From Wordnik.com. [Plight Of The Preschoolers] Reference
Gibson may have had a point, but looking at today to predict tomorrow isn't foolproof. From Wordnik.com. [Home Of The Gray] Reference
The procedure cuts the risk of breast cancer by at least 90 percent, but it's not foolproof. From Wordnik.com. [Knowledge That Can Save You] Reference
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