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be penny-wise and pound-foolish (old-fashioned)

to be extremely careful about small amounts of money and not careful enough about larger amounts of money. Saving a little bit of money on repairs can lead to long-term damage. You don't want to be penny-wise and pound-foolish, now do you?

In for a penny, (in for a pound). (British & Australian)

something that you say when you have decided to become very involved in an activity, and to put a lot of money or effort into it. I've put all my savings into this new venture. In for a penny, in for a pound.

the pink pound (British, American)

the money that is spent by people who are homosexual (= attracted to people of their own sex), especially on entertainment. Further proof of the strength of the pink pound can be seen in Brighton, where there are numerous successful gay clubs.

See also: pink

your pound of flesh

if someone demands their pound of flesh, they make someone give them something that they owe them, although they do not need it and it will cause problems for the other person. His boss, demanding his pound of flesh, made him come into work even though his daughter was seriously ill.

See also: flesh

Prevention is better than cure. (British & Australian, American)

something that you say which means it is better to stop something bad happening than it is to deal with it after it has happened. More advice is needed on how to stay healthy because, as we all know, prevention is better than cure.

See also: better, cure

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penny wise and pound foolish

unwise because doing something small now would prevent much more trouble later. Education budget cuts are penny wise and pound foolish – public education is an investment in our future.

See also: foolish, penny, wise

pound out something

to produce something quickly and with a lot of energy. I'm able to pound out at least three articles every week. He pounded out a couple of tunes on the old piano.

Usage notes: often used to suggest that something was not produced carefully or correctly

pound the pavement

1. to look for a job. Mary had children to feed, so she kept pounding the pavement until she finally landed a job at a burger restaurant.

2. to look for money or support. She's been going out and pounding the pavement, raising money for research. Day after day, they pound the pavement, hoping to share a message about their religious faith.