penny-wise
pen·ny–wise
adj \-ˌwīz\Definition of PENNY-WISE
: wise or prudent only in dealing with small sums or matters
See Origin of PENNY-WISE
from the phrase penny-wise and pound-foolish
First Known Use: 1607
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