Definition
To be extremely frugal and careful with money, spending as little as possible.
精打細算
They had to pinch pennies and cut back on unnecessary expenses to save money for a house.
他們不得不節省開支，減少不必要的花費，以存錢買房子。
As a student, I have to pinch pennies to make my living expenses last until the end of the month.
作為一名學生，我必須省吃儉用，才能讓生活費撐到月底。
During the initial stage of their business venture, they had to pinch pennies and control every penny spent.
在創業的初期階段，他們不得不精打細算，控制每一分錢的支出。