to keep one's head above water
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何とか持ちこたえる, なんとかやりくりする
to manage to stay strong and determined, despite the likelihood of failure
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例
Even with his debts piling up, he managed to keep his head above water.
借金が増えても、彼は何とか持ちこたえた。
何とか持ちこたえる, なんとかやりくりする
借金が増えても、彼は何とか持ちこたえた。
