Cost more than one can afford (5,3,4)

I believe the answer is:

break the bank

(Other definitions for break the bank that I've seen before include "Cost more than can be afforded" , "Cause financial problem" , "Make a mint" , "Win the maximum at 9 18" , "Win casino's maximum" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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