Too much sugar for a dime

Posted by ESC on June 29, 2008 at 22:44

In Reply to: Too much sugar for a dime posted by Cindy on June 29, 2008 at 19:48:

: And, another. "Too much sugar for a dime," which when used, means "a lot of trouble for very little return," or "too much of a bother to fool with." Again, a saying heard only in this part of the country--Southeast Texas. My husband says that I made this one up myself, but, I swear, I didn't and if I had, I wouldn't be posting this request. Any ideas? Thanks!

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The juice ain't worth the squeeze.

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