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Tread water

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  1. 1
    To remain afloat in the water without use of any buoyancy aid, by using kicking motions and hand motions.

    "Near-synonym: keep one's head above water"

  2. 2
    To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position. figuratively

    "Near-synonym: keep one's head above water"

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