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in for a penny

in for a penny is the ellipsis of in for a penny.

Questions about in for a penny

What is in for a penny the ellipsis of?
In for a penny is the ellipsis of in for a penny.

Words near in for a penny in the dictionary

  1. in flying colors
  2. in flying colours
  3. in focus
  4. in for
  5. in for a dime, in for a dollar
  6. in for a penny
  7. in for a penny, in for a pound
  8. in for an inch, in for a mile
  9. in for it
  10. in for the kill
  11. in force

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