The bills going up B1
When energy and rent keep climbing and you're chasing it.
come down B2 — decrease in price or levelA: Are flight tickets still expensive?
B: No, they've come down since last month.
cut off B2 — stop supply (water, money, etc.)A: Why can't you use the heating?
B: They cut off the gas because we missed a payment.
The energy bill
A: Have you seen the gas bill? It's shot up again.
B: It's daft, isn't it. When's it ever going to come down?
A: Not any time soon, by the looks of it.
B: I'm putting another jumper on before I touch that thermostat.
A missed payment
A: I forgot to pay the leccy and they've threatened to cut us off.
B: Ring them today, they'll usually sort a payment plan.
A: Will they? I thought they'd just chuck me off.
B: Nah, just have a word. They're alright if you call.