Meaning of 'Penny wise, pound foolish'
What does the saying 'Penny wise, pound foolish' mean?
Idiom: Penny wise, pound foolish
Meaning:
Someone who is penny wise, pound foolish can be very careful or mean with small amounts of money, yet wasteful and extravagant with large sums.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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