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penny wise, pound foolish

penny wise, pound foolish (penny wise, pound foolish)

Idiom Economics

Signification

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

être prudent avec de petites sommes d'argent mais négligent avec de grandes sommes (etre prudent avec de petites sommes d'argent mais negligent avec de grandes sommes)

Phrases d'exemple

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

"Elle refuse d'acheter un livre à 10 $ mais dépense 100 $ en vêtements ; elle est penny wise, pound foolish." (Elle refuse d'acheter un livre a 10 $ mais depense 100 $ en vetements ; elle est **penny wise, pound foolish**.)

Expressions Connexes

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knowledge and understanding gained through life experience

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to take a break from daily routine; to relax

cross that bridge when we come to it

to deal with a problem only when it arises

have faith in

to believe or trust in someone or something

break a leg

to wish someone good luck in a performance

take responsibility

to be accountable for something you did or are in charge of.