Keep your head above water

[Tdol]

You can get the definition of this idiom here.

[bagzi94]

Well, this one was easy.

[HerTz]

Yes, definitely easy.

[euncu]

Can we say that this is just the same as "to eke out a living" ?

Thanks for replies in advance!

[GreyMan]

Can we say that this is just the same as "to eke out a living" ?

Thanks for replies in advance!

I thought you were right, but I confirmed it too. It's "barely managing", also "making something last by being frugal".

[euncu]

I thought you were right, but I confirmed it too. It's "barely managing", also "making something last by being frugal".

Thanks for the answer.

Could you please also confirm that "to get by" is along the same lines with the poll idiom and "to eke out" ?

[GreyMan]

Sorry, yes that's what I meant when I wrote you were right. I specifically looked it up to be sure.
These were the meaning in the dictionary: "barely managing", "making something last by being frugal".
I hope that helps.