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
AveAH-veEstonian
StaceySTAY-seeEnglish
ValtteriVAHLT-te-reeFinnish
Aava-Finnish
Archimedes-Ancient Greek
Ignatiy-Russian