Keep your head above water meaning
What does the saying 'Keep your head above water' mean?
Idiom: Keep your head above water
Meaning:
If you are just managing to survive financially, you are keeping your head above water.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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