to throw a sprat to catch a mackerel

Definice a Význam "throw a sprat to catch a mackerel"

to throw a sprat to catch a mackerel

***to expend or risk a small amount of effort or money that has the potential to yield much greater benefits or rewards

Example

When big retailers like them offer cash-back prizes, they are throwing a sprat to catch a mackerel — the money they make from sucking in customers more than outweighs what they spend in actual payouts.

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throw a spanner in the works

throw a wrench into the works

throw at

throw at feet

throw attitude

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