掂斤播两 meaning in Chinese
(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
Examples
- 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。