idiom

In for a Penny, in for a Pound

in for uh PEH-nee in for uh pownd

ɪn fər ə ˈpɛn.i ɪn fər ə paʊnd

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Syllable breakdown

inforaPENnyinforapound

Dictionary meaning

An expression meaning that once one has committed to a course of action, even a risky one, one should see it through to its full extent rather than stopping partway.

Examples

We've already invested so much — in for a penny, in for a pound.
She decided in for a penny, in for a pound and bet everything on the new venture.

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