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treading water

/ˈtredɪŋ ˈwɔːtər/

Перевод: Оставаться на месте в воде, двигая конечностями, или, в переносном смысле, не продвигаться вперёд, сохраняя текущее положение или статус.

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/ˈtredɪŋ ˈwɔːtər/B2informalsport
  • ruОставаться на месте в воде, двигая конечностями, или, в переносном смысле, не продвигаться вперёд, сохраняя текущее положение или статус.

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.

    ruДержаться на воде

    • 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.

    ruТоптаться на месте

    • 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.