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Keep your head above water

Posted by Expector Smith on February 4, 2016

Yes, it's an English idiom, which means 'manage to deal with responsibilities'.

That's not what I'm trying to say, though. People here (where I live) use 'underwater' or 'dive' for those who keep reading or watching but don't bother to leave a comment or say something to show they're here/online.

They'll try to hide. Sometimes they failed to show up for weeks or longer. The thing is you can tell they are still online - you know they're watching. They must have had a good reason to do so - maybe they're just not in the mood for a comment or something they're trying to do.

It's good they're still here. They're still keep an eye on us - still involved, if not really interested. I'd appreciate their company, even though they'd say nothing for weeks or even months.

What I'm really trying to say is: try to surface from under the water for some fresh air - leave a comment, join in the discussion, publish a blog, etc.

Yes, you got it: Keep/get your head above water:)

expector, blog, dive, head, underwater, water

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Comments

Expector Smith February 14, 2016 9:40

Hi Onee,

You don't have to comment on every blog you read. Just comment on those blogs which you really feel like commenting on.

Thanks!
Onee-chan February 14, 2016 7:03

Dear Expector, sometimes I failed to understand a blog, then I also failed to leave a comment. :D
Expector Smith February 9, 2016 9:50

Hi Icha,

Great. If you keep reading the blogs, even without leaving a comment, you've succeeded in keeping your head above water:)

Thanks.
Icha February 9, 2016 9:46

Hello Expector,

Always trying, although only reading without leaving a comment :). Is it still categorized as "keep my head above the water, right?" :D - Particularly for blogs section, I meant.
Expector Smith February 9, 2016 9:39

Hi Mishaikh,

Yes, you hit the nail on the head:) Thanks.
Mishaikh February 9, 2016 9:37

See and be seen..............that's what you mean Expector.

Thanks for reminding us.
Expector Smith February 9, 2016 9:27

@kazusa

My pleasure!

@setareh

Thanks. Keep it up:)

@Bob

Thanks for leaving a commment here - I do appreciate it. Yes, it takes time and effort to check in, especially for those who are so busy.
Mr. Bob February 9, 2016 6:16

Yes, some of us check in every few days to see what's going on.
setareh February 8, 2016 19:21

Oh dear Expector, I try to keep my head above the water.:D Nice blog!
Kazusa Wakabayashi February 8, 2016 11:37

Thank you. Very interesting.