spoil the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar en · VERB
Meanings
- To have something important fail for want of a small amount of money or effort.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spoiling the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| spoiled the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| spoiled the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| spoils the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| spoilt the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| spoilt the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar | Tense=Past | lexicographic |