make a hole in
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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make a hole in
see under pick apart.
See also: hole, make
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
make a ˈdent/ˈhole in something
(informal) reduce something: Having to pay out unexpectedly for car repairs made a big hole in my savings. The embarrassing stories about his past made quite a dent in his reputation.See also: dent, hole, make, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- make a hole in (something)
- lighten (one's) wallet
- beyond (one's) means
- beyond means
- beyond one's means
- sail right through something
- sail through
- sail through (something)
- sail through something
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