Penny wise and pound foolish

AWise to spend each penny carefully

BCareful about small amounts but careless about large amounts

CPeople who don’t understand the importance of each penny

DA part of life

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Correct Answer: B: Careful about small amounts but careless about large amounts

Explanation: The correct answer is B: Careful about small amounts but careless about large amounts. 'PENNY WISE AND POUND FOOLISH' means careful about small expenditures but careless about large ones.

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