Meaning of the word nickel-and-dime in English
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nickel-and-dime
US /ˌnɪk.əl.ənˈdaɪm/
UK /ˌnɪk.əl.ənˈdaɪm/
Adjective
1.
used to describe something that is not important, usually because it does not involve much money:
Example:
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a nickel-and-dime dispute
Verb
1.
to damage someone or something either by taking away many small amounts of money or by giving too much attention to details:
Example:
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The banks nickle and dime you to death with all the little fees they charge you.
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