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.
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—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
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Nadia Lopez, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Small Side Tables Small side tables are the perfect finishing touch for the living room and certainly don't need to break the bank.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen SPF 60+ $20 $17
AMAZON
Another affordable sunscreen that won’t break the bank or leave behind a white cast.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Dragon Tiny Homes recalls the small living movement's humble roots with a compact model that doesn't break the bank at just US$50,000.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Break the bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20the%20bank. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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