English Explanatory Dictionary

take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. If one takes care of little things one at a time, they can add up to big things.

Pronunciation

En-us-take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.oga

Word forms

take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves

Synonyms

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step many a mickle makes a muckle every little helps

Antonyms

don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish
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