Sekirov Dictionary

chase pennies with dollars

/t͡ʃeɪs ˈpɛniz wɪð ˈdɑlɚz/

verb1

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(US) To expend more money or effort in gaining something (especially, a cost reduction or revenue addition) than it is worth.
- “I believe we’re being asked to chase pennies with dollars, and it will cost the taxpayers.” — 2015

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