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penny-wise and pound-foolish
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Japanese Meaning
これは「penny wise and pound foolish」の別形であり、小銭にこだわるあまり大きな金額に無頓着になる、すなわち、小さな金額には慎重でも大きな金額に対しては不注意という意味を含む表現です。
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Alternative form of penny wise and pound foolish
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penny-wise and pound-foolish
His penny-wise and pound-foolish approach to budgeting cost the company more in the long run.
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His penny-wise and pound-foolish approach to budgeting cost the company more in the long run.
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