survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.' name='description'> keep one's head above water - definition and meaning
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keep one's head above water

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  • verb idiomatic To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.

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