◆to break the bank耗尽资金；倾家荡产
Rugby Union bosses were last night urged to break the bank to sign Larkham for next year's World Cup.昨晚橄榄球联盟的头头们受到敦促, 为了明年的世界杯要倾尽所有去和拉克汉姆签约。
It won't break the bank.那花不了太多钱。
Prices starting at £6 a bottle won't break the bank.每瓶最低6英镑不算太贵。
We suggest simple but stylish ways to decorate your home without breaking the bank.我们推荐简单时尚的家居装修方式, 不必花费太多。