keep your head above water
勉力维持生计或保持正常运转
口语·形容勉强维持
英文释义
to manage to cope with a difficult situation, especially when you have financial problems, or too much work
例句
With all these bills, I'm just trying to keep my head above water until payday.
典故来源
直接源于溺水求生动作，头露出水面才能呼吸，比喻勉强应对财务或工作压力。