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break the bank
Idioms and Phrases
Ruin one financially, exhaust one's resources, as in I guess the price of a movie won't break the bank . This term originated in gambling, where it means that a player has won more than the banker (the house) can pay. It also may be used ironically, as above. [c. 1600]Example Sentences
The good news is Angelenos need not break the bank on these purifying devices — the cost of which can range anywhere from $50 to $1,200.
A thrifted sofa, drop cloths, a Magic 8 Ball — Mary Kenny’s apartment in L.A. is a stylish retreat that didn’t break the bank.
“So how do you have a musical, but also not break the bank to have it? The tried-and-true product from the stage is the way to do it.â€
I tried to find useful and/or beautiful items that won’t break the bank.
Stafford is no doubt all for an escalating quarterback market but can’t be overjoyed when comparing his contract to Detroit’s Jared Goff and Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, the latest to break the bank.
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