安やす物ものは高たか物もの

expression

buy nice or buy twice; you get what you pay for

Proverb warning that cheap items often end up costing more in the long run due to poor quality or short lifespan.

• 安やす物ものは高たか物ものというから、少すこし高たかくても良よい靴くつを買かったほうがいいよ。

  They say 'buy nice or buy twice,' so you should buy good shoes even if they're a bit more expensive.

• 安やす物ものは高たか物もので、結けっ局きょくすぐに壊こわれて買かい直なおすことになった。

  You get what you pay for; it broke quickly and I ended up having to buy a new one.