financial drain

Frequency: 6.56.2 per million words

Something that continuously uses up money.

drainADJECTIVE + DRAIN

Categories:

financial

Examples (10)

  • The failing subsidiary has become a major financial drain on the parent company.
  • Constant car repairs were a huge financial drain on their savings.
  • The unfinished stadium project is a significant financial drain on the city's budget.
  • Maintaining such a large house proved to be a constant financial drain.
  • The lengthy legal battle was a severe financial drain for the small business.
  • Without proper planning, this new venture could become a financial drain.
  • We need to identify and stop the biggest financial drain in this department.
  • Unused subscriptions can be a silent but steady financial drain.
  • The cost of long-term healthcare can be a massive financial drain on a family's resources.
  • Is the company's investment in this outdated technology a worthwhile expense or a financial drain?