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