to keep one's head above water
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버티다, 힘겹게 버티다
to manage to stay strong and determined, despite the likelihood of failure
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예시들
We have so much debt that we're barely able to keep our heads above water.
그녀는 추가 근무를 하며 버텼다.
버티다, 힘겹게 버티다
