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penny pincher

idiom

One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.


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  1. 01

    a pound to a penny

    Very likely; almost certainly.

  2. 02

    bad penny

    A person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.

  3. 03

    penny for your thoughts

    Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.

  4. 04

    penny in the fusebox

    An improvised repair made with no regard for safety.

  5. 05

    penny wedding

    A wedding at which the guests contribute payments in order to fund the event and to benefit the newly-married couple.

  6. 06

    penny wise and pound foolish

    Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.

  7. 07

    pretty penny

    Chiefly preceded by a: a considerable amount of money; a high income or price.

  8. 08

    ten a penny

    So common as to be practically or almost worthless.

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