(simile) Synonym of bright as a button

If you take care of little things one at a time, they can add up to big things.

(idiomatic) Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.

Alternative form of penny wise and pound foolish

Alternative form of penny wise and pound foolish

Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up

Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up

Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up

A person or thing which is unpleasant, dishonorable, or unwanted tends to appear (or reappear), especially at inopportune times. / Things that are done improperly eventually cause problems.