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A penny saved is a penny earned: it is smart to save every penny you can. Saving at least a little bit of money is wise.
A pretty penny: to be very expensive
The penny drops: to finally understand something.
Turn up like a bad penny: to arrive at a place or event where you are not wanted.
In for a penny, in for a pound: to put a lot of money or effort into something.
Haven't got a penny to my name: a statement that illustrates how broke someone is. Not having any money at all.
Penny pincher: frugal, cheap.
Penny wise and pound foolish: planning or acting to save a little money at the expense of gaining more money in the future.
A penny for your thoughts: to ask someone what they are thinking about.
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Pennies from Heaven: good feeling, and hit song.
penny-ante: poker played for small stakes. adj: petty, contemptible
penny dreadful: a cheap comic book or storybook
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