So tight the eagle screams

Meaning

Used to describe someone who is extremely frugal, stingy, or cheap. It implies that they hold onto their money so hard that the eagle on the quarter cries out.

Critical, humorous

Used in a sentence

• He is so tight the eagle screams every time he opens his wallet.
• Don't expect him to leave a tip, he is so tight the eagle screams.
• I know they are rich, but they are so tight the eagle screams.