nickel-and-dime

I had to make some nickel - and - dime repairs on my old Chevy.

我那辆雪佛兰老爷车需要不少零零星星的修理.

辞典例句

Eddy try to nickel and dime his way through life.

埃迪想脚踏实地慢慢地取得成功.

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