chase pennies with dollars
(US) To expend more money or effort in gaining something (especially, a cost reduction or revenue addition) than it is worth.
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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.”
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