Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Treading Water.
Treading Water - as a noun
A stroke that keeps the head above water by thrashing the legs and arms
Example Sentences
"She missed out on the promotion and felt like she was treading water in her career."
"The company is treading water financially and needs to find a solution quickly."
"After finishing high school, he spent a year treading water before deciding on his future plans."
"Without a clear goal, he felt like he was always treading water in life."
"The team is not making any progress in the project; they are just treading water."
