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in for a penny, in for a pound

Phrase
idiomatic in for a pound
Japanese Meaning
一度始めたことは、途中であきらめず最後までやり遂げるべきという意味 / 小さな始まりでも、一度関われば大きな責任や結果が伴うため、全力で取り組むべきだという意味
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このリスクの高いプロジェクトを引き受けるのなら、一度やり始めたら最後までやり通すべきなので、長期の覚悟をしておいてください。

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Having started something, one must see it through to its end, rather than stopping short; one must “go the whole hog”.

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in for a penny, in for a pound

If you're going to take on this risky project, you're in for a penny, in for a pound, so prepare for a long commitment.

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If you're going to take on this risky project, you're in for a penny, in for a pound, so prepare for a long commitment.

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