Get Ones Head Above Water Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Get Ones Head Above Water Idiom mean?

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get one's head above water What does get one's head above water mean?	to get in control of one's situation (often financial situation)	When I get my head above water I will be able to spend less time working.
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get an eyeful of (someone or something) What does "get an eyeful of (someone or something)" mean?	to see everything, to see a shocking or surprising sight	We got an eyeful when we saw the accident on the highway.

keep after/at (someone) What does "keep after/at (someone)" mean?	remind someone over and over about something	I always have to keep after my friend to do her job properly.
Nosy parker What does "Nosy parker" mean?	(UK) A nosy parker is someone who is excessively interested in other people's lives. ('Nosey parker' is an alternative spelling.)
pass the hat What does "pass the hat" mean?	to collect money for something (sometimes by passing a hat around to put the money into)	We passed the hat to collect some money for the party.
off-color What does "off-color" mean?	in bad taste, rude	The man told an off-color joke at the party which made his wife angry.
Dog days What does "Dog days" mean?	Dog days are very hot summer days.
boom box What does "boom box" mean?	portable cassette/CD player.	"Don't forget to bring your boom box to thepicnic!"
give it to (someone) straight What does "give it to (someone) straight" mean?	to tell something to someone directly	My boss gave it to me straight about my chance to get a promotion.
in no mood to (do something) What does "in no mood to (do something)" mean?	not feel like doing something	I was in no mood to argue with my friend this morning.

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Get Ones Head Above Water Idiom