break the bank

idiom

: to be very expensive or too expensive : to cost a lot of money

—usually used in negative statements

Buy a car that's dependable but won't break the bank.

Examples of break the bank in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ahead of the summer holidays, the United Kingdom Post Office has released their annual City Costs Barometer, showcasing the best destinations to visit that won’t break the bank. —

Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2024 When hunger strikes, follow the neon to Mel’s Diner, which serves comfort foods like pot roast melts and pulled pork sandwiches that won’t break the bank. —

Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024 At under $100, this adorable cocotte set won’t break the bank. —

Amber C. Snider, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024 Just give yourself a reasonable budget that won’t break the bank, then see what strikes your fancy. —

Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for break the bank

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