Take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves.
Meaning: Small, consistent savings accumulate into substantial wealth without requiring separate effort.
Origin: Credited to William Lowndes, Secretary to the Treasury from 1696 to 1724. Lord Chesterfield quoted the saying in a 1747 letter to his son, attributing it to "a very covetous, sordid fellow," and in a 1750 letter named the speaker as old Mr. Lowndes.
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From our idioms
- Alles in Butter — Everything is fine and under control.
- Aus dem Häuschen sein — To be beside yourself with excitement.
- Jemandem auf den Keks gehen — To get on someone's nerves.