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
PreciousPRESH-əsEnglish (Modern)
Zaharinka-Bulgarian, Macedonian
Denis['denis]
GiacomoJAH-ko-moItalian
İLyas-Turkish
ȘTefanSHTE-fahnRomanian