break the bank

Example Sentences

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But wellness is expensive — and self-care shouldn’t break the bank.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

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

A pretty hat apiece, and a frock, and stockings to match—that wouldn’t break the bank, would it?

From The Lady of the Basement Flat by Earnshaw, Elizabeth