English
Adjective
on the bubble
- context|autoracing Holding the last qualifying position with qualification still in progress, and thus liable to lose that position.
#: Smith was on the bubble but lost out when Jones was faster by a tenth of a second.
- sports Having qualification for an event depend on the upcoming performances of other competitors.
#: The Knights had been on the bubble for the tournament, but played their way in by winning their last five games.
- idiom Uncertain of success.
#: The new bond issue now appears to be on the bubble, with support eroding.
Related terms
bubble team
See also
pole position
qualifiers
qualifying
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