break the bank

Example Sentences

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The military wanted a drone that could be built quickly and in large quantities, fly far, and be cheap enough not to break the bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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

If you’re searching for a VPN that won’t break the bank but still delivers the goods, Surfshark deserves your attention.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

For the average person, choosing an retro game won't break the bank, but Gemma has spent serious money, and owns a number of rare and valuable collector's items.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

You seem to me as if you would certainly break the bank, your luck is so splendid!'

From The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II by Hoffmann, Ernst Theordor Wilhelm