break the bank

idiom

: to be very expensive or too expensive : to cost a lot of money

—usually used in negative statements

Buy a car that's dependable but won't break the bank.

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These wallets and wristlets make for the perfect gift that won’t break the bank. —

Bianca Pineda, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024 Premium bread knives have their perks, but a good one doesn’t have to break the bank. —

Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 Finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to break the bank. —

Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024 Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Classic Jeans Finding a reliable pair of jeans that don’t break the bank can be difficult. —

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