Definition
To cost an excessive amount of money, exceeding one's budget or ability to pay.
花费太多
This restaurant is reasonably priced; it won't break the bank.
这家餐厅价格合理，不会让你破产。
We need to be very careful not to break the bank when buying this car.
买这辆车时我们要非常小心，不能破产。
I wanted to buy that coat, but it was too expensive and would break the bank.
我想买那件外套，但它太贵了，会让我破产。