“break the bank”
To break the bank means to cost so much money that it exhausts one's financial resources, or more casually, to be extremely expensive. The phrase is often used in the negative — something that does not break the bank is affordable. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "break the bank" in the video clips below.
Hear how "break the bank" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: American Horror Story, Peter McKinnon, YMH Studios, Trash Taste, Captain Sinbad and 4 more.
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YouTubePeter McKinnon537K views · 2022-11-02
Canon’s NEW R6MK2 - 6K Raw! Who did they make this for?
“break the bank entirely because this is”
more functionality have more options not … coming in at 24.99 which is awesome I
Play at 6:19
YouTubeYMH Studios106K views · 2025-10-20
Robert DeNiro Didn't Wanna Be Friends w/ Sebastian Maniscalco | 2 Bears, 1 Cave
“break the bank. It's not going to”
casino runs to that it's not going to … destroy. You're not going to be upside
Play at 50:47
YouTubeTrash Taste879K views · 2024-03-08
Ranking Our TOP 5 ANIME MOMENTS OF ALL TIME | Trash Taste #194
“break the bank it's not golden guy it's”
you're looking for a night that doesn't … not golden golden guy if you're looking
Play at 1:00:10
YouTubeCaptain Sinbad461K views · 2022-05-13
90% of Men are Unattractive
“to break the bank to look sharp wheat”
to ask yourself like why you don't need … waffles who's a YouTuber actually paid
Play at 15:52
YouTubePeter McKinnon528K views · 2020-12-14
LAST MINUTE Gift Guide for stuff you'll ACTUALLY LOVE!
“gonna break the bank buying gift for”
you know budget friendly you're not … your buddy so my friend ben peterson
Play at 1:46
YouTubeMarie Forleo586K views · 2017-11-28
Tim Ferriss Interview: How to Overcome Fear, Practice Self Love & Build a Writing Routine
“to break the bank.”
It is very, very, very, very completely futile,
A. And even if you attempt it, it’s going … So instead of that, I encourage that everybody
read –– and I say this whenever I talk
Play at 1:08:22
TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S04E03
“we are gonna break the bank on this one.”
Trust me, you do what I tell you, … I'll be there, but...
Play at 35:49
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YouTubeFilm Riot144K views · 2021-04-29
Basic Camera Shots To Improve Your Films
“software that won't break the bank”
you're looking to dive into editing … definitely check this out
Play at 5:22
YouTubeAbroad in Japan873K views · 2017-12-11
Meeting the Coolest Man in Japan
“entertainment that doesn't break the
bank it's entertainment for the masses”
traditional entertainment in Japan such
as kabuki or geisha, Taishu Engeki is … that doesn't take itself too seriously
or have a philosophical component its
Play at 6:08
YouTubeTigerBelly409K views · 2021-04-29
Can You Look a Little Less Bobby Lee? | TigerBelly 294 w/ Bobby Lee & Khalyla
“and prices don't break the bank that”
essentials … don't break the bank
Play at 24:36