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in for a penny, in for a pound

/ɪn fər ə ˈpɛni ɪn fər ə paʊnd/ /ɪn fə ə ˈpɛni ɪn fə ə paʊnd/
idiom General Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 ya hep ya hiç
  2. 2 başladıysan bitir

Definition (English)

  1. Once you have started something difficult or risky, you should continue and finish it.
  2. If you are committed to a course of action, you should see it through completely.

Example Sentences

  1. We've already spent so much. In for a penny, in for a pound.
    Zaten çok harcadık. Ya hep ya hiç.
  2. He decided to invest all his savings. In for a penny, in for a pound.
    Tüm birikimini yatırmaya karar verdi. Başladıysan bitir.

Related Words

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