Matching Pairs Metaphors- money, water Online version Lifestyle Upper Intermediate Unit 4 by Cintia Lazarte 1 We felt like we were drowning in debt. 2 We wondered if the bank would pull the plug on our loans. 3 We splashed out and bought it. 4 We weren't sure whether we could stay afloat. 5 We had to pour money into repairs. 6 The boat was a drain on our finances. 7 Now we've sold the boat, we're keeping our heads above water again. Remove the resources that enable survival. Be able to pay the bills. Being unable to pay the bills Use up a lot of money Spend a large amount of money. Be able to pay the bills Spend a large amount of money.