chase pennies with dollars

IPA(Pronunciation)

(US) To expend more money or effort in gaining something than it is worth.

Japanese Meaning

価値に見合わない多額の費用や労力を投入する行為 / 得られる利益以上の対価を支払ってしまうこと / 結果に比して過度な労力や金銭を費やすこと

Don't chase pennies with dollars by hiring expensive consultants to save a few cents on office supplies.

オフィス用品の数セントの節約のために高額なコンサルタントを雇って大金を使うのはやめなさい。

Sense（1）

(US) To expend more money or effort in gaining something than it is worth.

I believe we’re being asked to chase pennies with dollars, and it will cost the taxpayers.

chases pennies with dollars

（ present singular third-person ）

chasing pennies with dollars

（ participle present ）

chased pennies with dollars

（ participle past ）

chased pennies with dollars

（ past ）