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Finish the sentence. penny-wise and...?
pound-foolish
Who said penny wise pound foolish?
The phrase "penny wise, pound foolish" is an old English proverb that cautions against being frugal with small amounts of money (pennies) while simultaneously being wasteful with larger sums (pounds). It does not have a specific author attributed to it.
Did Winston churchill originate be penny wise and pound foolish?
NO. It is ascribed to another Englishman who lived in the 17th century.
What does the saying 'Penny wise pound foolish' mean?
It refers to a person who will go to great pains to save a few Pennies here and there, but think nothing of spending a large sum of money on something they do not need. 'Penny-wise and pound foolish' means to be careful with small amounts of money, but careless when dealing with large ones. For example, someone who is careful to save small amounts, but spends it all on short term, wasteful things, could be described as being penny-wise and pound foolish. This means a person is careful or wise about little decisions but may not be careful about bigger ones. Like someone who would order a salad with low-calorie dressing, then follow it up with a super-duper ice-cream-laden double chocolate cholesterol fest.
What are the release dates for Punky Brewster - 1985 Punky Wise and Pound Foolish Christmas in July 1-5?
Punky Brewster - 1985 Punky Wise and Pound Foolish Christmas in July 1-5 was released on: USA: 12 October 1985
What is the meaning of without learning the wise become foolish by learning the foolish become wise?
A smart man know it is wiser to be thought a fool than to open his mouth and prove it!
Wise is to Foolish as Vain is to?
The opposite of vain meaning conceited is - humble. The opposite of vain meaning fruitless is - productive.
Did Arnie Spanier get fired or quit from Sporting News Radio?
Arnie Spanier was fired from Sporting News Radio in 2006.
When was Foolish Guys ... to Confound the Wise created?
Foolish Guys ... to Confound the Wise was created in 1980.
What is the meaning of this proverb a wise son makes a glad father but a foolish son is the grief of his mother proverbs of Solomon?
A wise son will make good life choice that pleases his father. A foolish son makes foolish life choices that makes his life a wreck and disappoints his mother.
What are the ratings and certificates for Foolish the Wise - 2002?
Foolish the Wise - 2002 is rated/received certificates of: USA:GP
What foolish opposite of?
wise
