keep afloat

US /kiːp əˈfloʊt/
UK /kiːp əˈfloʊt/
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1.

mantenerse a flote, salir adelante

to have just enough money to pay what you owe or to stay in business

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The government provided a loan to help the struggling company keep afloat.
El gobierno proporcionó un préstamo para ayudar a la empresa en apuros a mantenerse a flote.
His part-time job barely helps him keep afloat.
Su trabajo a tiempo parcial apenas le ayuda a mantenerse a flote.