pound–foolish

adjective pound–fool·ish \ˈpau̇n(d)-ˈfü-lish\

Definition of POUND-FOOLISH

: imprudent in dealing with large sums or large matters

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from the phrase penny-wise and pound-foolish

First Known Use: 1598

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