PENNY-WISE


Meaning of PENNY-WISE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˌwīz ]

adjective

Etymology: from the phrase penny-wise and pound-foolish

Date: 1607

: wise or prudent only in dealing with small sums or matters

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.