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penny wise, pound foolish

Idiom Economics

Meaning

being careful with small amounts of money but careless with large amounts

Example Sentences

"She refuses to buy a $10 book, but spends $100 on clothes; she's penny wise, pound foolish."

Related Expressions

leave a mark

to have a lasting effect or influence

live out of a suitcase

to travel frequently; to not stay in one place for long

gear toward

to design or aim something for a particular group

full of praise

to speak very positively about someone or something

to put one's foot in one's mouth

to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake

lead from the front

to lead by example, taking the initiative