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Zorluk: OrtaIdioms and Idiomatic Expressions

Read the context carefully and identify the exact idiomatic expression needed. Which idiomatic phrase correctly completes the sentence below to convey the meaning of surviving or coping through financial difficulties?

Cevap:Despite the severe economic downturn and falling sales, the small business managed to 【keep its head above water】 until new investors were secured.

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keep its head above water
The expression 'keep one's head above water' means to barely manage financially or survive difficult circumstances without going under. In this sentence context, it accurately describes a business maintaining operations during an economic downturn.

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1
Examine the sentence context for key situational clues.
The subject is struggling against 'severe economic downturn and falling sales' while aiming to survive until help arrives.
Understanding context is critical to identifying the appropriate figurative phrase.
2
Select the fixed idiomatic expression corresponding to financial survival under stress.
The idiom 'keep one's head above water' (adapted as 'keep its head above water' for the business) accurately signifies barely surviving or avoiding financial ruin.
This specific idiom directly matches the required contextual meaning.

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