keep one's head above water

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances. idiomatic
    — Near-synonym: tread water
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: maintain an above-water position of one's head so as not to drown in the water.
    — Near-synonym: tread water

词形变化

keeps one's head above water present,singular,third-person keeping one's head above water participle,present kept one's head above water participle,past kept one's head above water past hold one's head above water alternative keep one's head above the water alternative
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