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Idiom make a hole inblow/make a hole in (something) if something makes a hole in an amount of money, it takes a lot of that money to pay for it.The trip made a hole in our savings, but it was worth it.The new tax is likely to blow an enormous hole in our profits.
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! make a hole insee under pick apart. 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. |