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keep one's head above water

Idiom Trade

Meaning

to survive financially in difficult times

Example Sentences

"Many small businesses struggle to keep their heads above water."

Related Expressions

to serve justice

to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given

As old as the hills

Very old or ancient

keep one's cards close to the chest

to keep one's plans or intentions secret

lock in

to secure something so it cannot change

beat the rap

to escape punishment or avoid being convicted

age before beauty

used humorously to let an older person go first