Meaning of the word "keep your head above water" in English
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keep your head above water
US /kiːp jʊər hɛd əˈbʌv ˈwɔtər/
UK /kiːp jʊər hɛd əˈbʌv ˈwɔtər/
Idiom
1.
to manage to survive, especially financially, in difficult circumstances
Example:
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After losing his job, he struggled to keep his head above water.
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With rising costs, many small businesses are finding it hard to keep their heads above water.
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