English translation for "丢了西瓜"

penny wise pound foolish

Related Translations:

抓住芝麻丢了西瓜:  grasp a small thing while losing sight of the big one

拣了芝麻丢了西瓜:  pick up the sesame seeds take no notice of the watermelons

Example Sentences:

	1.	Do not pick the sesame seeds but overlook the watermelons 勿拣了芝麻，丢了西瓜。
	2.	Did i not say you neglected essential points to pursue trifles “我不是说过你拣了芝麻丢了西瓜吗？ ”
	3.	Mr . brown bought a cheap truck to make money , but it was too old for long - distance transportation . he was penny wise and pound foolish 布朗先生为省钱买了一辆便宜卡车，但车太旧了不能搞长途运输，他丢了西瓜拣了芝麻。

Similar Words：

"丢了饭碗" English translation, "丢了肥肉啃骨头" English translation, "丢了很多" English translation, "丢了就丢了吧以后小心点if" English translation, "丢了两球" English translation, "丢了一只皮夹子" English translation, "丢码率" English translation, "丢马锁门" English translation, "丢马锁门 多此一举" English translation, "丢面子" English translation