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

At under $100, this adorable cocotte set won’t break the bank. —Amber C. Snider, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024

Just give yourself a reasonable budget that won’t break the bank, then see what strikes your fancy. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2024

And those heftier orders don’t need to break the bank. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 May 2024

For anyone who's been dreaming of a Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants-esque Greece getaway, Tarpon Springs is your stateside alternative that won't break the bank. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024

For an excellent digital picture frame that won’t break the bank, our pick is Echo’s Show 8. —Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024

Select: Online Shopping, Simplified The best body lotions to keep your skin healthy and hydrated don’t have to break the bank. —Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024

Then imagine that it’s all covered by one bill that doesn’t break the bank. —Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024

And the optional manual transmission of course, all at a price that won’t break the bank. —Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024