Just enough to keep (someone) afloat
Translation of "just enough to keep (someone) afloat" into Russian
just enough to keep (someone) afloat
едва хватает, чтобы (кого-то) поддерживать на плаву
The business makes just enough to keep us afloat.
Бизнес едва приносит достаточно, чтобы держать нас на плаву.
Definitions
Providing only the minimum amount of support, resources, or assistance necessary to prevent someone from failing, going under, or experiencing serious hardship, but not enough to allow them to thrive or improve their situation.