to keep one's head above water
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hålla sig flytande, klara sig igenom svårigheter
to manage to stay strong and determined, despite the likelihood of failure
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Exempel
Even with his debts piling up, he managed to keep his head above water.
Trots sina växande skulder lyckades han hålla sig flytande.
