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Stare a galla

To keep one's head above water / to barely survive

Literal Translation

"To stay afloat"

What it means

To keep one's head above water / to barely survive

Example in context

"Con questo stipendio riesco appena a stare a galla."

"With this salary I barely manage to keep my head above water."

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