to keep one's head above water
Trotz großer Schwierigkeiten oder finanzieller Not gerade so überleben oder existieren.
To manage to survive or cope with difficulties or financial problems with great effort.
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Mit den steigenden Preisen versucht er nur, den Kopf über Wasser zu halten.— With rising prices, he is just trying to keep his head above water.
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Die Firma kämpft darum, finanziell den Kopf über Wasser zu halten.— The company is struggling to keep its head above water financially.