Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pound sand into a rathole

present participle of pound sand into a rathole

Alternative form of pound sand

(England) Synonym of like a million dollars

(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 an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure

The most basic level of intelligence.

It is better to prevent a disease than to have to cure it. / (idiomatic, by extension) Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.