English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i did break the bank with this one" Mean?
Learn what "i did break the bank with this one" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Complain
I did break the bank with this one.
It means the speaker spent much more money than usual on that thing.
From Why I Did It, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they spent a lot of money on something.
Usage Scenario
Use this to talk about something expensive or a purchase that cost a lot. It is common in everyday English and can sound like a casual complaint or brag.
Better ways to say it
1
I did break the bank with this one.
2
This one really broke the bank.
3
I spent a fortune on this one.
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