Scrimping on safety measures can be a false economy. [VERB + on]

在安全措施上抠手抠脚可能会打错算盘。

He has had to give up luxuries as he scrimps and saves while looking for a job. [VERB]

找工作期间，他只好放弃奢侈的生活，精打细算、省吃俭用。