In for a penny, in for a pound

Meaning: Once committed to something, go all the way with it.

Origin: English proverb from the late 17th century, reflecting British currency of the era.

Translations

• French: Quand le vin est tiré, il faut le boire (literally: When the wine is drawn, you must drink it)
• Spanish: De perdidos, al río (literally: From lost, to the river)
• Japanese: 毒を食らわば皿まで (Doku wo kurawaba sara made) (literally: If you eat poison, lick the plate too)

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