Question

(to) nickel-and-dime We don't want to nickel-and-dime you, but we'd really appreciate it if you would lower your estimate by another$250.origin: After the penny, nickels and dimes are the smallest units of U.S. currency. Pennies, nickels, and dimes are common words in American English idioms related to money, finances, and value. Other examples of these expressions include:pretty penny - see Lesson 9dime a dozen - very common and of no special valuepinch pennies - to be careful with moneya penny saved is a penny earned — you will save money bybeing careful about how much you spend; it's wise to saveyour money

Accepted Answer

to negotiate over very small sums; to try to get a better financial deal, in a negative way

Idiom	(to) nickel-and-dime
Meaning	to negotiate over very small sums; to try to get a better financial deal, in a negative way
Example	We don't want to nickel-and-dime you, but we'd really appreciate it if you would lower your estimate by another $250. origin: After the penny, nickels and dimes are the smallest units of U.S. currency. Pennies, nickels, and dimes are common words in American English idioms related to money, finances, and value. Other examples of these expressions include: pretty penny - see Lesson 9 dime a dozen - very common and of no special value pinch pennies - to be careful with money a penny saved is a penny earned — you will save money by being careful about how much you spend; it's wise to save your money

Penny Money Nickel And Dime Dimes Common Careful Save Negotiate