English / proverb
In for a Penny, in for a Pound
MEANING IN ENGLISH
If you embark on a task or commit to a cost, do it thoroughly regardless of additional sacrifice required.
In context
01
The vintage automobile needed expensive replacement parts, but its owner felt, in for a penny, in for a pound.
02
Having paid the substantial entrance fee, they resolved in for a penny, in for a pound to experience every attraction.
Synonyms
all in,whole hog,total commitment
Antonyms
half measures,hesitant,backing out
Collocations
say in for a penny in for a pound,mind-set of in for a penny in for a pound,believe in for a penny in for a pound