[ diānjīnbòliǎng ] (形容过分计较小事, 也说“掂斤簸两”) argue about little details; be calculating and unwilling to make the smallest sacrifice; be calculating in small matters; concentrate on details; engage in petty calculations; make a fuss over trifles
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He has a canny bit land of his own, and need not look on two sides of a penny . 牧师阁下有一块不孬的土地,用不着掂斤播两的。