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