Keep One`s Head Above Water Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Keep One`s Head Above Water Idiom mean?

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keep one`s head above water What does keep one`s head above water mean?	have the ability to pay one`s bills	He is having trouble keeping his head above water since his salary decreased.
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put (something) down in black and white What does "put (something) down in black and white" mean?	to put the details of something down on paper, to write down the terms of an agreement	I was told to put my proposal down in black and white.
clear-cut What does "clear-cut" mean?	clearly stated, clear and certain	The boy gave a clear-cut answer to the question.

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Keep One`s Head Above Water Idiom