break the bank
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"School uniform matters, but it shouldn't break the bank."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
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
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
And receiver Puka Nacua is positioned to potentially break the bank with an extension.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
He should break the bank at Monte Carlo in the morning, and he should hole in one at La Turbie in the afternoon.
From The Happy Golfer Being Some Experiences, Reflections, and a Few Deductions of a Wandering Golfer by Henry Leach
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