Definition of in for a penny, in for a pound
- "If you want to quit, I'll understand." "No, I'm sure we can do this. In for a penny, in for a pound."
: a monetary unit of the United Kingdom formerly equal to ¹/₂₄₀ pound but now equal to ¹/₁₀₀ pound
: a similar monetary unit of any of various other countries in or formerly in the Commonwealth of Nations — see pound at Money Table
: a coin representing one penny
: being a (designated) nail size
: any of various units of mass and weight
: the basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom —called also pound sterling
: any of numerous basic monetary units of other countries (such as Egypt, Lebanon, Syria) — see Money Table
: an enclosure for animals
: a depot for holding impounded personal property until redeemed by the owner
: a place or condition of confinement
: to reduce to powder or pulp by beating
: to strike heavily or repeatedly
: to produce with or as if with repeated vigorous strokes
: an act or sound of pounding
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