Lose one's balance is a phrase that can refer to a variety of situations. The crossword solutions for this term are OVERDRAW (8 letters), SPEND (5 letters), TRIP (4 letters), SLIP (4 letters), and PAYUP (5 letters). Overdrawing is when someone withdraws more money from their bank account than they have available, while spending is the act of using money to purchase goods or services. TRIP and SLIP both refer to physical accidents, where one loses their balance due to a misstep or stumble. Finally, payup is an informal phrase meaning to settle a debt or obligation.