Submitted by MrDiscoys t3_z8sz70 in Showerthoughts
Alt_dimension_visitr t1_iyetpbt wrote
Reply to comment by AlphaTangoFoxtrt in Because of inflation, a penny saved is so slightly less than a penny earned by MrDiscoys
In that case it's a fucking stupid saying. What good is a penny saved now if I'm going to spend it in 39 minutes.
I have a feeling that's not right.
AlphaTangoFoxtrt t1_iyex0es wrote
Because youre using it wrong. Lets try to rephrase
> If you dont spend the money now, you won't have to earn it later.
It's a phrase about avoiding unnecessary or frivolous expenditures.
Alt_dimension_visitr t1_iyf60n2 wrote
Your rephrase sounds a ton better. I feel like we're all splitting hairs about a phrase. Have a good one
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