false economy
Definition of false economy
: something that costs less at first but results in more money being spent later Using cheap materials proved to be a false economy.
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Word by Word Definitions
falseplay
: not genuine
: intentionally untrue
: adjusted or made so as to deceive
: in a false or faithless manner : treacherously
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economyplay
: the management of household or private affairs and especially expenses
: thrifty and efficient use of material resources : frugality in expenditures
: an instance or a means of economizing : saving
: designed to save money
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