Meaning of 'Spoil the ship for a ha'pworth of tar'
What does the saying 'Spoil the ship for a ha'pworth of tar' mean?
Idiom: Spoil the ship for a ha'pworth of tar
Meaning:
If someone spoils the ship for a ha'pworth (halfpenny's worth) of tar, they spoil something completely by trying to make a small economy.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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