English Explanatory Dictionary

in for a dime, in for a dollar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Synonym of in for a penny, in for a pound.

Pronunciation

/ɪn fɔɹ ə ˈdaɪm ɪn fɔɹ ə ˈdɒ.lɚ/ en-au-in for a dime, in for a dollar.ogg

Word forms

in for a dime, in for a dollar

Etymology

Alteration of “in for a penny, in for a pound”, adapted to the denominations of the American currency (£ & d → $ & ¢). Nevertheless, “in for a penny, in for a pound” is used in the United States as well.

Synonyms

in for a penny in for a pound in for a penny, in for a pound in for an inch, in for a mile

Related words

one may as well hang for a sheep as a lamb
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