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.

Examples of break the bank in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Table Linens Napkins and tablecloths are an easy, low-pressure way to incorporate seasonal color and spirit into your scheme, and thrift stores are the perfect venue for uncovering timeless gems that won’t break the bank. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025

Check out our budget gaming laptops list for more PCs that won’t break the bank or sacrifice performance. —Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025

Looking for power, portability, and a price that won’t break the bank? —New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2025

None of those potential re-signs will break the bank — safety Jeremy Chinn and defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. are positioned for solid raises but likely still within Washington’s price range. —Ben Standig, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for break the bank

• antitank
• interbank
• mountebank
• riverbank
• banc
• blank
• clank
• crank
• dank
• drank
• flank
• franc