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penny wise and pound foolish
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risparmiare sul centesimo e buttare gli euro, falso risparmio
used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts
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informal
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Last year, they opted for a cheaper construction company, but the building required expensive repairs later. They were penny wise and pound foolish.
Quando compra scarpe, risparmia sul centesimo e butta gli euro.
