Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-offing
idiom
/ˈɪn ðə ˈɔfɪŋ/
Definition
About to happen; upcoming or likely to occur soon.
Examples
- With the championship game in-the-offing, the team is practicing harder than ever.
- Expectations are high with a new product launch in-the-offing.
Meaning
The phrase ‘in-the-offing’ refers to something that is imminent or expected to happen in the near future, often implying a sense of anticipation.
Synonyms
- imminent
- upcoming
- approaching
- forthcoming
