Meaning of the word "bubble under" in English
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bubble under
US /"ˈbʌb.əl ˈʌn.dər"/
UK /"ˈbʌb.əl ˈʌn.dər"/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to be almost successful or popular but not quite there yet
Example:
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The band has been bubbling under for years, but they haven't had a hit song yet.
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Her new book is bubbling under, and many critics expect it to be a bestseller soon.
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