chase pennies with dollars

== English == === Etymology === References the foolhardy nature of spending more money, resources, or time, in order to earn or save lesser amounts. Chiefly used within the United States, in business and finance settings and media. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /t͡ʃeɪs ˈpɛniz wɪð ˈdɑlɚz/, /- wɪθ -/ === Verb === chase pennies with dollars (third-person singular simple present chases pennies with dollars, present participle chasing pennies with dollars, simple past and past participle chased pennies with dollars) (US) To expend more money or effort in gaining something (especially, a cost reduction or revenue addition) than it is worth. === See also === penny wise and pound foolish throw good money after bad