Penny wise and pound foolish
Correct answer: B. Careful about small amounts but careless about large amounts
- A. Wise to spend each penny carefully
- B. Careful about small amounts but careless about large amounts
- C. People who don't understand the importance of each penny
- D. A part of life
Explanation
“Penny wise and pound foolish” describes being careful with small amounts of money while being careless with larger amounts. It warns that saving small sums can be pointless if major costs are ignored.
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