break the bank

phrase

: 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

Mixing Aldo shoes with the look proves that affordable heels and statement bags can pull an entire look together, without needing to break the bank. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

The Mobile Help Elite is a lightweight wearable medical alert device that prioritizes ease of use, connects you with emergency services in seconds, and won't break the bank. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Upgrading your travel routine doesn’t have to break the bank, thanks to budget-friendly essentials that are already on sale for Amazon Prime members ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, starting at just $8. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2026

Updating your home for fall doesn’t have to break the bank—Costco offers stylish, cozy finds for less. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for break the bank

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