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(intransitive) (at a casino etc) To win more money than is available to be paid.
(intransitive, idiomatic) To exhaust one's financial resources.
Don't feel you have to break the bank decorating baby rooms, however, especially if you're a budget-conscious shopper.
Don't get caught up in the excitement and break the bank.
For a small commune this can literally break the bank.
You want a good laptop, but you don't want to break the bank.
Just don't break the bank for holiday gifts.
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