Definition of In the offing

1. Adjective. (literally of a ship, landmass, etc.) 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. ¹

2. Adjective. (idiomatic) Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind. ¹

3. Adjective. (idiomatic) At a distance, but visible. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of In The Offing

in the lurch
in the main
in the making
in the mean time
in the meantime
in the middle
in the midst
in the mind
in the money
in the name of
in the nick of time
in the north
in the nuddy
in the nude
in the offing (current term)
in the open
in the past
in the pink
in the placenta
in the post
in the public eye(p)
in the raw
in the red
in the right
in the right place at the right time
in the round
in the running
in the same boat

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