Idioms with meaning and example

[fatimia]

1. In for a penny, in for a pound
   Meaning: That someone is intentionally investing his time or money for a particular project or task.
   Example: When Athlead was booming, Jim was in for a penny and in for a pound, that’s how much dedicated he was.

2. A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush
   Meaning: An opportunity in hand, currently, is better than a prospect in the future, because time never repeats itself.
   Example: The detective apprehended 3 criminals and saw other one running but didn’t chase him, because she knew a bird in one hand is better than two in the bush.