in the offing

Significado (Inglés)

1. (literally, usually) 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.
2. (figuratively) Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.
3. (idiomatic) At a distance, but visible.

Sinónimos

in prospect

Traducciones

en perspective

in Aussicht

in het verschiet

in Sicht

en vue

à l'horizon