Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

on course for something

idiom
/ɒn kɔːrs fɔːr ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
Indicating that someone or something is likely to achieve a particular result or reach a specific destination.
Examples
  • With our current sales, we are on course for a record year.
  • If we stick to our plan, we’re on course for completing the project ahead of schedule.
  • She’s on course for a perfect score in her final exams.
Meaning
This phrase is used to suggest that a person or situation is progressing in a manner that suggests a successful outcome or achievement.
Synonyms
  • on track for something
  • likely to achieve
  • set to