Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blow-the-budget
idiom
/bloʊ ðə ˈbʌdʒɪt/
Definition
To spend more money than planned or budgeted.
Examples
- The renovation of the office really blew the budget.
- If we keep buying new equipment like this, we’ll blow the budget for the entire year.
- She wasn’t careful with her spending and ended up blowing the budget for the vacation.
Meaning
It refers to exceeding a financial limit set for a project, purchase, or event, often resulting in financial strain or unexpected consequences.
Synonyms
- overspend
- exceed the budget
- go over budget
- break the bank
