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单词 in the offing
释义

in the offing

phrase
If you say that something is in the offing, you mean that it is likely to happen soon.
A general amnesty for political prisoners may be in the offing.
Synonyms: imminent, coming, close, near More Synonyms of in the offing
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in the offing in British English

likely to occur soon
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in the offing in American English

1. 
at some distance but in sight
2. 
at some indefinite time in the future
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Examples of 'in the offing' in a sentence
in the offing

But when an operation was in the offing he would soon find himself restored to sergeant, and the leadership of his demolition squad.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
(idiom) 
Definition
not far off
A general amnesty for political prisoners may be in the offing.
Synonyms
imminent
coming
close
near
coming up
gathering
on the way
in the air
forthcoming
looming
brewing
hovering
impending
at hand
upcoming
on the cards
on the horizon
in the wings
in the pipeline
nigh (archaic)
in prospect
close at hand
fast-approaching
in the immediate future
just round the corner
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Nearby words of
in the offing

  • in the mire
  • in the money
  • in the mood
  • in the offing
  • in the palm of your hand
  • in the pink
  • in the pipeline

Synonyms of 'in the offing'

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