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Meaning of a penny saved is a penny earned | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

A maxim for thrift stating that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantime.

Examples

“I have reason to fear, that too many masters of ships forget that good old saying, "A penny saved is a penny earned".”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

a penny saved is a penny gained a picture is worth a thousand words a picture paints a thousand words a plague o' both your houses a problem shared is a problem halved a promise is a promise