make a hole in (something)



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make a hole in (something)

To take, use up, or deplete a large amount of money available in something, such as a budget, one's wallet, etc. The cost of repairing the car is really going to make a hole in our savings. Tammy's private piano lessons are making a hole in my wallet!
See also: hole, make

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BarthÉLÉMy-French
CaleighKAY-lee, KA-leeEnglish (Modern)
Jehohanan-Biblical
VirÁG-Hungarian
CelioCHE-lyo (Italian), THE-lyo (Spanish), SE-lyo (Latin American Spanish), SE-lyoo (Portuguese)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Babbs[bæbz]