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cheapest is often the dearest

US /ˈtʃiːpɪst ɪz ˈɔːfən ðə ˈdɪrɪst/
UK /ˈtʃiːpɪst ɪz ˈɒfən ðə ˈdɪərɪst/
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Idiom

barang murah selalunya lebih mahal harganya

buying something because it is inexpensive often ends up costing more in the long run due to poor quality or the need for repairs

Contoh:
I bought a budget lawnmower that broke after a month; I guess cheapest is often the dearest.
Saya membeli mesin rumput murah yang rosak selepas sebulan; saya rasa barang murah selalunya lebih mahal harganya.
Don't just look at the price tag when buying tools, because cheapest is often the dearest.
Jangan hanya melihat tanda harga semasa membeli alatan, kerana barang murah selalunya lebih mahal harganya.