Sprat to catch a mackerel meaning
What does the saying 'Sprat to catch a mackerel' mean?
Idiom: Sprat to catch a mackerel
Meaning:
If you use a sprat to catch a mackerel, you make a small expenditure or take a small risk in the hope of a much greater gain.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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