丢了西瓜 meaning in Chinese

penny wise pound foolish

Do not pick the sesame seeds but overlook the watermelons
勿拣了芝麻，丢了西瓜。
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？ ”
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。