Meaning of the word "beware of little expenses, a small leak will sink a great ship" in English
What does "beware of little expenses, a small leak will sink a great ship" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beware of little expenses, a small leak will sink a great ship
US /bɪˈwer ʌv ˈlɪtəl ɪkˈspɛnsəz, ə smɔl lik wɪl sɪŋk ə ɡreɪt ʃɪp/
UK /bɪˈweər əv ˈlɪtəl ɪkˈspɛnsɪz, ə smɔːl liːk wɪl sɪŋk ə ɡreɪt ʃɪp/
Idiom
a proverb warning that small, seemingly insignificant costs or problems can accumulate and lead to major financial ruin or disaster
Example:
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You should track your daily coffee purchases; remember, beware of little expenses, a small leak will sink a great ship.
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He ignored the minor subscription fees, but beware of little expenses, a small leak will sink a great ship.