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