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What does it mean?
The speaker describes his debts growing quickly and uncomfortably.
In plain terms
He says his debts have swollen up like a bruise.
What can you take from it?
Debts can grow fast and feel painful.

Where it applies

  • budgeting
  • paying bills
  • financial stress

Putting it to work

  • tracking expenses
  • planning payments

Questions to consider

  • How do you manage growing debts?
  • When did a bill hurt your budget?

Another view

Debts do not physically swell like a body part.

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