
In for a penny, in for a pound
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.
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.
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.