in the offing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Within the area of the sea known as the offing; at a considerable distance from land, but visible from shore, often in reference to an approaching ship.
  2. Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.
  3. At a distance, but visible.

Pronunciation

en-au-in the offing.ogg

Word forms

in the offing

Synonyms

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