chase pennies with dollars

动词 v.
美 /t͡ʃeɪs ˈpɛniz wɪð ˈdɑlɚz/|/- wɪθ -/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To expend more money or effort in gaining something (especially, a cost reduction or revenue addition) than it is worth. US
    — “I believe we’re being asked to chase pennies with dollars, and it will cost the taxpayers.”

词形变化

chases pennies with dollars present,singular,third-person chasing pennies with dollars participle,present chased pennies with dollars participle,past chased pennies with dollars past

词源

References the foolhardy nature of spending more money, resources, or time, in order to earn or save lesser amounts.
Chiefly used within the United States, in business and finance settings and media.
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