to bubble under the radar
01
to be close to achieving success or popularity, but not quite there yet
Dialect
American
American
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Idiom
Informal
例子
She is currently bubbling under the radar, gaining a small but dedicated following on social media.
The young athlete shows great potential and is expected to bubble under the radar until their breakout performance next season.
