treading water

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treading water — verb

1. to stay afloat in water by moving your arms and legs

1.動詞
釋義

to stay afloat in water by moving your arms and legs

例句

He was treading water to keep his head above the surface.

2. to make no progress while staying in the same situation

2.動詞
釋義

to make no progress while staying in the same situation

例句

The economy is just treading water with no growth.