Meaning & use
bubble up
To rise gradually to the surface, or to emerge and become noticeable over time.
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Concerns about the budget began to bubble up during the final meeting.
Old resentments bubbled up again once the family started discussing the inheritance.
A note on using this word
Bubble up often describes feelings, problems, or ideas that gradually become visible rather than appearing all at once.
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