used to describe something that is not important, usually because it does not involve much money

a nickel-and-dime dispute 为鸡毛蒜皮的小事发生的争吵

Synonym: small-time

to damage someone or something either by taking away many small amounts of money or by giving too much attention to details

The banks nickle and dime you to death with all the little fees they charge you. 银行用一笔又一笔的小费用积少成多地把人压垮。