bubble under

US /ˈbʌb.əl ˈʌn.dər/
UK /ˈbʌb.əl ˈʌn.dər/
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hampir berjaya, hampir popular

to be almost successful or popular but not quite there yet

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The band has been bubbling under for years, but they haven't had a hit song yet.
Band itu telah hampir berjaya selama bertahun-tahun, tetapi mereka belum mempunyai lagu hit.
Her new book is bubbling under, and many critics expect it to be a bestseller soon.
Buku barunya hampir meletup, dan ramai pengkritik menjangkakan ia akan menjadi buku terlaris tidak lama lagi.