Meaning of chase pennies with dollars | Babel Free
t͡ʃeɪs ˈpɛniz wɪð ˈdɑlɚzDefinitions
To expend more money or effort in gaining something (especially, a cost reduction or revenue addition) than it is worth.
US
Examples
““I believe we’re being asked to chase pennies with dollars, and it will cost the taxpayers.””
“"Irrational Greed: Chasing Pennies With Dollars"”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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