“Break the bank”

Definition

To cost too much money.

Examples

Examples

“This vacation is nice, but it won’t break the bank.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Break the bank" mean?
"Break the bank" means to cost too much money..
How do you use "Break the bank" in a sentence?
Example: "This vacation is nice, but it won’t break the bank."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Break the bank"?
Стоить слишком дорого. / Շատ թանկ արժենալ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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