吃小亏占大便宜

throw a sprat to catch a mackerel

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throw a sprat to catch a mackerel

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吃小亏占大便宜

chī xiǎo kuī zhàn dà pián yi

take small losses for the sake of big gain; lose a fly to catch a trout; Better lose the saddle than the horse.; lose a penny in order to gain a pound; Sometimes the best gain is to lose.; throw a sprat to catch a herring