斤斤计较
jīn​jīn​jì​jiào

nitpick

  • created sense approved 斤斤计较/斤斤計較 · jīn​jīn​jì​jiào · haggle

    斤斤计较 / 斤斤計較

    jīn​jīn​jì​jiào

    haggle

    to haggle over every small detail or amount of money

    他买菜的时候总是为了几分钱而斤斤计较。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 斤斤计较/斤斤計較 · jīn​jīn​jì​jiào · nitpick

    斤斤计较 / 斤斤計較

    jīn​jīn​jì​jiào

    nitpick

    to fuss over minor matters or split hairs; to be overly concerned with trifles

    做人应该大方一点，不要在这些小事上斤斤计较。

    idiom

    created sense