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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɑn ðə ˈbʌbəl/ · UK /ɒn ðə ˈbʌbəl/
on the bubble means: Possibly able to enter a competition, depending on how other competitors perform.
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Possibly able to enter a competition, depending on how other competitors perform.
- Our team is on the bubble.
- They were on the bubble while waiting for the other results.
- Two clubs remain on the bubble for the playoffs.
In the last available place for entering a competition, with a risk of losing that place.
- The driver is on the bubble.
- She was on the bubble until another racer beat her time.
- He remains on the bubble with two qualifying runs left.
In a situation where success or survival is uncertain.
- The project is on the bubble.
- Low ratings left the show on the bubble.
- Our proposal is still on the bubble ahead of tomorrow’s vote.
On the surface of a small ball of air or gas inside liquid or a thin liquid covering.
- Colors appeared on the bubble.
- A bright reflection moved on the bubble as it rose.
- Can you see the tiny rainbow on the bubble?
Questions about on the bubble
What does on the bubble mean?
Possibly able to enter a competition, depending on how other competitors perform.
What is on the bubble in other languages?
Türkçe: katılması belirsiz · Español: con la clasificación en duda · Français: en attente de qualification · Deutsch: mit ungewisser Qualifikation · Italiano: con la qualificazione in bilico · 日本語: 出場できるか微妙な状態にある
How do you pronounce on the bubble?
In American English /ɑn ðə ˈbʌbəl/; in British English /ɒn ðə ˈbʌbəl/.
How do you use on the bubble in a sentence?
Our team is on the bubble. They were on the bubble while waiting for the other results.
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