on the bubble

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on the bubble

equally likely to experience either of two results. The Cougars, who looked like they'd definitely be in the tournament a week ago, are suddenly a team on the bubble. Some states will vote for the Democrats, and some are likely to vote for the Republicans, but Arizona is on the bubble.

Related vocabulary: (live) on the edge

Etymology: based on the idea that something on the surface of a bubble is as likely to roll in one direction as in another

See also: bubble

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