Definitions

break the bank

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advance v.
hit the jackpot v.

VERB

advance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boost develop grow improve raise upgrade

STRONG

elevate enlarge grade magnify multiply prefer prosper thrive up uplift

WEAK

get fat get rich hit pay dirt hit the jackpot make a killing make out pan out strike gold strike it rich

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease diminish halt hurt lessen reduce repress stop

STRONG

fail lose lower spurn

WEAK

back down hesitate recede retreat retrogress take back turn withdraw yield

VERB

hit the jackpot

Synonyms

WEAK

clean up hit the mark make a killing score strike it rich

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break the bank

On defense, they would break the bank for only three spots—defensive tackle, edge rusher and No. 1 cornerback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Dahlia stresses there are many things on offer during the holidays that won't break the bank, such as free kids' meals in cafes and discounts on local travel.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

But he is such a disruptive force, he could break the bank when he is eligible after next season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026

And yet, the sector is still willing to break the bank for the Super Bowl—even though, time and again, we’ve already seen how this particular game plays out.

From Slate ● Feb. 8, 2026

"I'll lose that, or break the bank; see if I don't."

From Wild Bill's Last Trail by Ned Buntline

break the bank

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