penny wise
/ˈpɛni ˌwaɪz/
adjective
- Careful with small amounts of money, often in a way that leads to larger losses later (especially in the phrase 'penny-wise and pound-foolish').
- Being penny-wise with office supplies cost the company more in the long run.
- He is penny-wise about buying cheap shoes, but they fall apart after a month.
- She is penny-wise when it comes to groceries but spends too much on eating out.
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