penny-wise
Example Sentences
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In fiscal terms, the budget cuts are penny-wise and galactically foolish.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025
However, penny-wise, profit-driven developers want homes closer together on narrow streets that allow for more buildings.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023
Ms Devlin added the move is a "penny-wise and pound-foolish approach to workforce".
From BBC • May 15, 2023
“Front-line corrections staff are concerned that closing state prisons will prove to be penny-wise and pound-foolish,” they said.
From Washington Times • Jan. 28, 2021
When we insist that everyone should have home-baked bread, at once we shall be met with the "penny-wise" suggestion that home-baked bread costs more than baker's, because, being so nice, people eat more of it.
From Nelson's Home Comforts Thirteenth Edition by Hooper, Mary