on the bubble

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von on the bubble im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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.

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.

Uncertain of success

The new bond issue now appears to be on the bubble, with support eroding.

Silbentrennung

on the bub·ble

Türkische aussprache

ôn dhi bʌbıl

Aussprache

/ˈôn ᴛʜē ˈbəbəl/ /ˈɔːn ðiː ˈbʌbəl/

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