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treading water

/ˈtredɪŋ ˈwɔːtər/

الترجمة: البقاء في مكانك في الماء بتحريك الأطراف، أو مجازًا عدم إحراز تقدم والاكتفاء بالحفاظ على الوضع الراهن.

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/ˈtredɪŋ ˈwɔːtər/B2informalsport
  • arالبقاء في مكانك في الماء بتحريك الأطراف، أو مجازًا عدم إحراز تقدم والاكتفاء بالحفاظ على الوضع الراهن.

To remain in a stationary position in water by moving one's limbs, or metaphorically, to make no progress while maintaining one's current position or status.

  1. Staying afloat in waterB1formal

    To keep oneself upright in water by moving the legs and arms without moving forward.

    arالبقاء طافياً في الماء

    • He was treading water while waiting for the rescue boat.
    • She learned how to tread water during her swimming lessons.
    • Treading water is an essential survival skill in deep water.
  2. Making no progressB2informal

    To remain in the same situation without making progress or regressing.

    arالركود في المكان

    • The company is just treading water until the economy improves.
    • He feels like he's treading water in his career.
    • Without new ideas, the project is just treading water.