idiom
a penny saved is a penny earned
uh PEN-ee SAYVD iz uh PEN-ee ERND
ə ˈpɛni seɪvd ɪz ə ˈpɛni ɜːrndListen
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Syllable breakdown
apennysavedisapennyearned
Dictionary meaning
Saving money is as valuable as earning money.
Examples
- She always reminded her children: a penny saved is a penny earned.
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