nickel-and-dime
nick·el-and-dime • v. [tr.] put a financial strain on (someone) by charging small amounts for many minor services: we don't nickel-and-dime our customers like some vendors that charge extra for every little utility.• adj. of little importance; petty: the only games this weekend are nickel-and-dime stuff.
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