keep afloat
US /kiːp əˈfloʊt/
UK /kiːp əˈfloʊt/

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.
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His part-time job barely helps him keep afloat.
Su trabajo a tiempo parcial apenas le ayuda a mantenerse a flote.