on the bubble

con la qualificazione in bilico

Poter accedere a una gara solo se i risultati degli altri concorrenti lo permettono.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Espressioni comuni: be on the bubble, still on the bubble

nell’ultimo posto utile per qualificarsi

Occupare l’ultimo posto che permette di accedere a una gara, rischiando di perderlo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Espressioni comuni: be on the bubble, remain on the bubble

in bilico

Trovarsi in una situazione in cui il successo o la sopravvivenza sono incerti.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: in doubt, in jeopardy

Espressioni comuni: be on the bubble, put on the bubble

sulla bolla

Sulla superficie di una bollicina d’aria o gas dentro un liquido o racchiusa da una sottile pellicola liquida.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Espressioni comuni: light on the bubble, colors on the bubble