Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
She had to break the bank to buy that purse.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. To be very expensive.
- In this context, "breaking the bank" means spending a lot of money. It suggests that purchasing the purse requires a significant financial commitment.
- Example: Having an ocean-view apartment without breaking the bank is the dream.