"斤斤計較"用英語怎麼說?

“斤斤計較”,漢語成語意思是對無關緊要的事過分計較(be too particular about trifles),形容氣量小。可以翻譯爲“haggle over every ounce, be calculating and unwilling to make the smallest sacrifice”等。

例句

他既自私又斤斤計較。

He is both selfish and calculating.

他鼓勵畢業生抓住機會,努力就業,而不是對薪水斤斤計較。

He encourages graduates to grab the opportunity to secure a job rather than haggling over salary issues.