Don't be penny wise and pound foolish.

不要小钱精明，大钱愚蠢。

youdao

She is always penny wise and pound foolish.

她老是小事聪明，大事糊涂（小处精明，大处浪费）。

youdao

Some might say he is penny wise and pound foolish.

有些人可能会说他是因小失大。

youdao

Some might say he is penny wise and pound foolish.

VOA: special.2009.10.04

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