Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

break-the-bank

idiom

/breɪk ðə bæŋk/

Definition

To use up all of one’s money or resources.

Examples

Buying that luxury car could really break the bank.
The trip to the Maldives was beautiful, but it nearly broke the bank.
We want to renovate our house, but we don’t want to break the bank in the process.

Meaning

This phrase is commonly used to describe a situation where someone spends an excessive amount of money or engages in something that is financially draining.