27 因小失大 [-] yīnxiǎoshīdà (for-small-lose-big) penny wise, pound foolish: 为了省钱而缩减教育经费是~, 因为公共教育是投资未来. Education budget cuts are penny wise and pound foolish, since public education is an investment in our future. || 不要~, 给宝马车加便宜的汽油, 因为会弄坏 宝马车. Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish. The cheap gas will ruin your BMW car’s engine in the long run. ' ngu foolish albern 愚 愚 愚