present a far-fetched idea or argument

hit upon a novel idea

be very miser

disgrace, cause disgrace

think of something very clever

wisdom banishes troubles

wisdom banishes troubles, wisdom will soon get you out of trouble

boast, talk big

wages for odd days or for a break in work

trying to be a spendthrift in poverty

be reduced to abject poverty

deep thought

see long way off

said of a person who deceives or breaches the promise

express a novel idea

if you don't have money don't talk about going places, a moneyless man should not go to the market