Aren't we all trying to keep our head above water?

Could I keep my head above water for another twenty minutes?

During all those months, consumers kept the economy above water.

All she could do was try to keep her head above water.

It became increasingly difficult to keep his head above water.

I was old enough to stand and barely keep my head above water.

She found it easier to keep her head above water.

It must be trying to keep my head above water here.

It's been so hard to keep your own head above water at times.

All he had to do now was keep his head above water.