make a hole in (something)

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.
See also:
  • make a hole in
  • 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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