pound-foolishness
/ˌpaʊndˈfuːlɪʃnɪs/noun
The quality or state of being pound-foolish.
- Frequently coupled with penny-wisdom..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Punch. From pound-foolish + -ness.
| 单词 | pound-foolishness |
| 释义 | pound-foolishness/ˌpaʊndˈfuːlɪʃnɪs/noun The quality or state of being pound-foolish.
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