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penny wise and pound foolish
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op kleintjes letten, verkeerd bezuinigen
used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts
idiom
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.
Bij het kopen van schoenen let ze op de kleintjes en verspilt ze groots.
