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Penny Wise Pound Foolish Watches Spend

This phrase describes someone who is excessively cautious about their spending.

Tämä sanotaan henkilöstä, joka tarkkailee jokaista penniään.

Proverb Penny wise, pound foolish.
Definition This is said of someone who watches every penny they spend

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