Penny wise, pound fool.
More Scottish Proverbs:
It is kindly that the poke fair of the Herring.Scottish
Laugh, and lay down again.
Scottish
A hearty hand to give a hungry meltith.
Scottish
Like draws to like, a skabbed Horse to an old dyke.
Scottish
Drive out the inch as thou hast done the span.
Scottish
Seldom rides, tynes the spurres.
Scottish