every penny helps/counts
phrase
—used to say that even a small amount of money is important
When you're trying to save money, every penny helps/counts.
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“Every penny helps/counts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20penny%20helps%2Fcounts. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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