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penny wise and pound foolish
penny wise and pound foolish
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zgârcit la mărunțiș, economie proastă
used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts
idiom
informal
Exemple
Last year, they opted for a cheaper construction company, but the building required expensive repairs later. They were penny wise and pound foolish.
Când cumpără pantofi, e zgârcită la mărunțiș și risipitoare la sume mari.
