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Meaning of break the buck | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To fall below the value of one dollar per share.

US, idiomatic

Examples

“In 1994, during the Orange County bankruptcy, a few funds were poised to break⟳ the buck, until their parent companies stepped in.”
“"We were likely going to see⟳ more funds halt redemptions" and break⟳ the buck. The insurance program⟳ is part of a wider rescue⟳ package […]”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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