Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to break the bank
idiom
/ˈtəʊ breɪk ðə baŋk/
Definition
To spend all of one’s money or resources, often implying that something is excessively expensive.
Examples
- “We can’t go to that restaurant; it will break the bank!”
- “Buying a new car is nice, but it might just break the bank for us right now.”
- “I want to go on vacation, but I don’t want to break the bank doing it.”
Meaning
The phrase suggests that a person has spent more money than they can afford, typically on a purchase that is considered extravagant or lavish.
Synonyms
- cost a fortune
- burn a hole in one’s pocket
- make a dent in one’s savings
