In for a penny, in for a pound

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Full Commitment

Use this phrase to show determination to see a task through, no matter the challenges.

We're halfway up the mountain, in for a penny, in for a pound.

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Financial Origin

Originally referred to the British currency, implying a small risk escalating to a larger one.

I bet £10 on the game, but with such odds, in for a penny, in for a pound—I'll bet £50.

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British Usage

More common in British English, so be aware of your audience when using it.

He decided to study in the UK for a semester and ended up getting a degree—in for a penny, in for a pound.