be the shape of things to come

be the shape of things to come

To be indicative of what will happen or become popular in the future. I think this trend is the shape of things to come, but there's no way to know for sure.See also: come, of, shape, thing

be the ˌshape of ˌthings to ˈcome

(also be a ˌtaste of ˌthings to ˈcome) be a sign or an example of how things are likely to be in the future: These new computers are the shape of things to come. ♢ Telephones with television screens: could this be a taste of things to come?See also: come, of, shape, thing