Flounder around phrasal verb informal
To have difficulty doing something or making progress.
Many companies are floundering around because of economic crisis.
His business was thriving, but his marriage was floundering around.
Come out of a difficult situation without a stain on one's character
Although things are currently bad, they could have been worse.
To quickly do an unpleasant or difficult task in order to avoid a prolonged painful episode
Used to say that life includes not only happiness but also toughness too.
1. On or in a calm or undisturbed waterbody
2. Facing no or very few obstacles or difficulties
The verb "flounder" should be conjugated according to its tense.
hurt someone or yourself
If you try to carry that suitcase, you’ll do yourself a mischief.