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in the offing
Definition of in the offing
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
Soon to come;
likely
to happen; in the
foreseeable
future
; projected to occur; on the
horizon
;
in the wind
At a
distance
, but
visible
Examples
They could see that the ship was waiting
in the offing
There were several small islands
in the offing
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