English-Finnish translations for in the offing

• tiedossa
• tulossa

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

Related words

• final nail in the coffin
• be in the offing
• Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
• get caught right in the act of offense
• talk the hind leg off a donkey
• off the point
• another nail in one's coffin
• ring off the hook
• writing off the balance