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.
Synonyms
- Overextend financially
- Go bankrupt
- Spend excessively