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Definition of Pound-foolish
1. Adjective. Unwise in dealing with large sums.
Similar to: Wasteful
Definition of Pound-foolish
1. Adjective. Being unwise in dealing with large amounts of money. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pound-foolish
Literary usage of Pound-foolish
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Complete Golfer by Harry Vardon (1908)
"... preliminary survey—A patient study of possibilities—Stakes at the holes—Removal
of natural disadvantages—" Penny wise and pound foolish "—The selection ..."
2. The Life and Correspondence of Thomas Slingsby Duncombe, Late M.P. for Finsbury by Thomas H. Duncombe (1868)
"... Kangaroo Cooke, Red Herrings, Monk Lewis, Old Sarum, The Sultana, The Lady,
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish, Handsome Jack, The Governor of Finland. MR. ..."
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