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Definition of penny-wise and pound-foolish:

(adj) : Alternative form of penny wise and pound foolish. [(idiomatic) Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.]

Definition of penny-wise and pound-foolish:

(adj) : Alternative form of penny wise and pound foolish. [(idiomatic) Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.]

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