Multiple choice softskills communication

Charlie's having a lot of problems with his business but at least he's keeping his head above water.

  1. not drowning

  2. keeping dry

  3. managing to survive

  4. trying to swim
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom 'keep one's head above water' means to manage to survive or stay afloat in a difficult situation. Charlie is struggling with business problems but is barely managing to survive financially. 'Not drowning' is too literal, while 'keeping dry' and 'trying to swim' miss the survival aspect.

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