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in the offing

idiom

: likely to happen soon
A promotion might be in the offing for him.

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Back in 2008, with the financial crisis in the offing, Roy Choi lost his job. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025 And then there is unscripted, with a version of Love Is Blind Poland in the offing. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025 George Clooney says Ocean’s 14 is in the offing, and most of the gang is getting back together. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025 Food and merchandise are also in the offing The grounds also serve up pleasantries as part of the package of events. Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the offing

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“In the offing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20offing. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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