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break the bank Fig. to use up all one's money. (Alludes to casino gambling, in the rare event when a gambler wins more money than the house has on hand.) It will hardly break the bank if we go out to dinner just once. Buying a new dress at a discount price won't break the bank. not break the bank to not be too expensive And at £12.99 a bottle, this is a champagne that won't break the bank. break the bank to cost too much Having a winter vacation in the sun without breaking the bank is a dream come true. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While the auto lease doesn't break the bank - McKeon routinely refunds the House treasury any surplus at the end of the year - it's a matter of perception. It will ask players to take on the role of the CPA and step into the world of international finance, where every decision could result in big profits or break the bank. The success of the eServer p650 sends a clear message that customers are embracing high-performing, feature-rich servers that don't break the bank," said Karl Freund, vice president, IBM eServer pSeries. |
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