.animated_underline a {
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .animated_underline a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-color: white;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    text-underline-offset: 5px;
  }
  
  .animated_underline a:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }