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