break the bank
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At Huntington School in York, a group of business students wanted to put an end to prohibitive pricing and make sure looking good for the celebration would not break the bank.
From BBC ● May 21, 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
Some gamblers plunge for large sums for a short time, and are lucky enough to "break the bank at Monte Carlo;" but they return and give it all back to the prince with interest.
From A Fantasy of Mediterranean Travel by S. G. Bayne
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