Alternative form of keep one's head above water

(idiomatic) To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.

Alternative form of keep one's head above water

(proverb) Those in positions of authority should avoid even the implication of impropriety.

(Southern US) Do not act in a manner not in keeping with the way you were brought up.

simple past tense and past participle of keep one's head above water

present participle of keep one's head above water

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of keep one's head above water

Alternative form of above-board

(nautical) On deck.