in the offing
phrase
: likely to happen soon
A promotion might be in the offing for him.
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Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
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“In the offing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20offing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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