buy cheap, buy twice

buy cheap, buy twice

If something is inexpensive, it is probably poorly made or will wear out quickly (and one will have to purchase it again). A: "I need to save some money, so I think I'm just going to buy this cheap cell phone." B: "I'd be wary if I were you. You'll probably end up spending more money—buy cheap, buy twice, and all that."
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cheap and nasty
  • rag doll
  • cheapest is dearest
  • send under
  • more or less
  • poor but clean
  • best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray
  • oft
  • the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray
  • stogies
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My mother had a great saying, 'Buy cheap, buy twice'.
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