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单词 penny-wise-pound-foolishness
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Definition of penny-wise-pound-foolishness in English:

penny-wise-pound-foolishness

noun ˌpɛnɪˌwʌɪzˌpaʊndˈfuːlɪʃnɪs
  • The quality of being penny-wise and pound-foolish.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Westminster Gazette. From penny-wise + pound + foolishness, after penny-wise (and) pound-foolish.

Definition of penny-wise-pound-foolishness in US English:

penny-wise-pound-foolishness

nounˌpɛnɪˌwʌɪzˌpaʊndˈfuːlɪʃnɪs
  • The quality of being penny-wise and pound-foolish.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Westminster Gazette. From penny-wise + pound + foolishness, after penny-wise (and) pound-foolish.

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