English Explanatory Dictionary

keep one's head above water

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

En-au-keep one's head above water.ogg

Word forms

keep one's head above water keeps one's head above water keeping one's head above water kept one's head above water hold one's head above water keep one's head above the water

Synonyms

tread water

Related words

up to here up to one's neck
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