in for a penny (in for a pound)

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Definition

  1. A phrase indicating that since one has started or become involved in something, they should complete it, even if it has become more difficult or complicated than initially anticipated.

    一做不停,要做就做到底。

    • I only intended to help a little with the project, but now that I've started, I'm in for a penny, in for a pound, and I'm going to finish it.

      我本来只打算稍微帮忙这个项目,但既然已经开始了,我就一不做二不休,要把它完成。

    • We've already spent a lot on renovating the house; now that we’ve gone this far, we might as well be in for a penny, in for a pound and complete the entire renovation.

      我们已经花了很多钱装修房子;既然已经走到这一步,不如一不做二不休,把整个装修完成。

    • He originally just wanted to try making a video, but now he’s decided to be in for a penny, in for a pound, and do his absolute best.

      他原本只是想试着拍个视频,但现在他决定一不做二不休,全力以赴。