dollars-and-cents

Describing something, such as a method or approach, that focuses on money, sometimes in specific amounts. Brian's dollars-and-cents approach to running the company saved it from bankruptcy. Well, from a dollars-and-cents perspective, I think this car is the better choice The boss drives me crazy with his dollars-and-cents focus. Our system desperately needs to be upgraded, and he refuses to spend the money!

See also:

If not now, when?
go in a different direction
change tack
old wine in a new bottle
old wine in new bottles
go near
go near (someone or something)
intercede with (someone or something)
break the mold
break the mould

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