above water
phrase
: out of difficulty
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The headphones use Bluetooth mode above water, but MP3 WAV, and other formats under water, since water disrupts the Bluetooth signal.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“Above water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20water. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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