in the offing

phrase

: likely to happen soon

A promotion might be in the offing for him.

Examples of in the offing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All that remains in the offing, however, as none of the major prospects have formally declared their candidacies. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

These plans have been in the offing for many months, with the expectation from many that the Scottish capital would lose its role as host city to Greater Manchester, home of new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 July 2026

And next weekend the new Spider-Man movie hits theaters, with plenty of other shows and movies in the offing. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Perhaps inevitably, Lilo & Stitch 2 is also in the offing for 2028. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for in the offing

• coughing
• doffing
• ploughing
• scoffing