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