英語での「throw a sprat to catch a mackerel」の定義と意味

to throw a sprat to catch a mackerel

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

例

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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近隣の言葉

throw a spanner in the works

throw a wrench into the works

throw at

throw at feet

throw attitude

英語での「throw a sprat to catch a mackerel」の定義と意味

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