How to Pronounce "break the bank"
expression
BRAYK-thuh-BANK
brayk-thuh-BANK
Definition
To cost so much money that it is very hard or impossible to afford; something extremely expensive. Often used to reassure that something is not too expensive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæŋk
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-thuh-BANK
UK
brayk-thuh-BANK
Listen in Context
A nice dinner here won't break the bank.
Buying that jacket won't break the bank.
You can get a good phone without breaking the bank.
These shoes look great and they didn't break the bank.