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    keep your head above water

    US /kip jʊɚ hɛd əˈbʌv ˈwɑtɚ/

    ・

    UK /kip jɔ: hed əˈbʌv ˈwɔ:tə/

    B2
    idm.To manage to survive or cope, especially financially or emotionally.
    She works two jobs just to keep her head above water financially.

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    • I'm happy you're able to keep your head above water. I hope that continues. Thank you so much for coming on

      I'm happy you're able to keep your head above water. I hope that continues. Thank you so much for coming on

    • Scott Brown, I'm happy you're able to keep your head above water.

      Scott Brown, I'm happy you're able to keep your head above water.

    B1

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    12:16Speaking English: How to Pronounce "Water" in American English (It's Not Easy!) #TeamWater
    • It's important to keep your head above water.

      It's important to keep your head above water.

    • It's important to keep your head above water.

      It's important to keep your head above water.

    A2

    When you feel self-doubt, watch this video...|JRLEE

    04:39When you feel self-doubt, watch this video...|JRLEE
    • I bet all of you have had that self-doubting moment in life, which is a natural thing to go through, especially when you're struggling to keep your head above water.

      I bet all of you have had that self-doubting moment in life, which is a natural thing to go through, especially when you're struggling to keep your head above water.

    • Especially when you're struggling to keep your head above water

      Especially when you're struggling to keep your head above water

    A2