pinch pennies
Example Sentences
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Besides, being broke and having to pinch pennies in college is a rite of passage, right?
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026
Some are buying less and looking for ways to pinch pennies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025
Another problem is that people will spend lots of money on airfare and hotels and then try to pinch pennies on activities like tours and restaurant meals.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
"I just want to be able to live a normal life, not having to pinch pennies at the end of every month," Hende said.
From Reuters ● Jul. 16, 2022
The Friedmans’ valuable collection had gone to the Marshall Library as a gift, and Elizebeth had to pinch pennies.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
