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

Everything is under $20, too, so adding a few to your wardrobe won’t break the bank. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

Diners don’t have to break the bank to fill their bellies, with an average meal for one costing about $18, and dinner for two around $65. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

As the moon and Saturn harmonize, dipping into reserves won’t break the bank. — Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

With skyrocketing costs and expensive credit (not to mention other factors) driving up prices across the board, shoppers are desperate for options that won’t break the bank. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for break the bank

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