in a bubble

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Meaning · English

isolated from reality or external influences

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: inside a bubble
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She lived in a bubble, unaware of the economic crisis.

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “in a bubble” mean?

isolated from reality or external influences Literally: inside a bubble

Is “in a bubble” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.