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bob under

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb bob under has 1 sense
  1. bob under - disappear suddenly, as if under the surface of a body of water
    --1 is one way to
    vanish, disappear, go away
    Sample sentences:
    Something ----s
    Somebody ----s

Definitions from the Web

Bob Under

Description:

Bob Under is a colorful phrase commonly used to describe a situation or state of being in which someone or something is beneath or below another person, object, or location.


Parts of Speech:

Phrasal Verb


Senses:

1. Literal Sense:

In its literal sense, Bob Under means to be physically positioned beneath someone or something.


2. Figurative Sense:

In its figurative sense, Bob Under refers to being in a subordinate or inferior position compared to others.


Usage:

1. Literal Usage:

The cat prefers to bob under the bed whenever it feels scared.


2. Figurative Usage:

Since he always puts his own interests first, he is often known to bob under others at work.


Example Sentences:

Literal:

1. The scuba divers decided to bob under the surface of the ocean to explore the hidden reef.

2. The little girl loves to bob under her blanket during hide-and-seek.

3. As the dog approached, the squirrel quickly bobbed under a nearby bush.


Figurative:

1. In the competitive business world, many employees have to bob under their bosses to climb up the corporate ladder.

2. Helen's confidence is so uplifting that it makes anyone around her feel like there is no need to bob under others.

3. The political leader promised to empower the marginalized communities and eliminate the need for them to always bob under the more privileged classes.


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