in for a penny, in for a pound

== English == === Etymology === Originally with reference to the fact that if one owed a penny, one might as well owe a pound (pound sterling, UK currency) as the penalties for non-payment were virtually identical in severity. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪn fəɹə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fəɹə paʊnd/ (US) IPA(key): /ɪn fɔɹ ə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fɔɹ ə paʊnd/ === Proverb === in for a penny, in for a pound (chiefly British) Expressing that, having begun something (that involves significant risk or effort), one intends to see it to completion rather than stopping short. ==== Synonyms ==== in for a dime, in for a dollar in for an inch, in for a mile ==== Antonyms ==== if you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging It's never the wrong time to make the right decision ==== Translations ==== === See also ===