Penny pinching.
[Idiom] PENNY PINCHING. - Mastering the Art of Spending Wisely
to be extremely frugal
The idiom 'Penny pinching' refers to the practice of being very careful and frugal with money, often to an extreme extent. It conjures images of someone who scrutinizes every expense, no matter how small, to avoid unnecessary spending. This term might evoke the visual of someone literally pinching every penny to check if it might yield more value. It's often used either to commend someone's ability to manage a tight budget or to critique their overly thrifty habits.
Example Sentences
Tom's always penny pinching, that's why he never buys lunch.
Tom is very frugal, which is why he never buys lunch.
She was known for her penny pinching ways, saving every little bit she could.
She was known for saving every little bit of money she could.
His penny pinching tactics frustrated his friends, who wanted to splurge now and then.
His extreme saving habits annoyed his friends who wanted to spend more.
