On the horizon Meaning in English

expression

US

AWN thuh hu-RY-zuhn

UK

ON thuh huh-RY-zuhn

Definition

This expression means that something is likely to happen soon or can be seen as a potential development in the near future.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in written and spoken English, both formal and informal. Refers to things anticipated or expected soon—often good things like opportunities or changes, but can also refer to challenges. Common collocations: 'new project on the horizon', 'trouble on the horizon'. Not literal—usually about time, not actual skylines.

• Spanish: en el horizonte - próximamente
• Portuguese (BR): no horizonte - em breve
• Portuguese (PT): no horizonte - em breve
• Chinese (Simplified): 即将到来 - 在地平线上
• Chinese (Traditional): 即將到來 - 在地平線上
• Hindi: क्षितिज पर - आने वाला
• Arabic: يلوح في الأفق - قريب الحدوث
• Bengali: দিগন্তে - সামনে (কাছাকাছি ভবিষ্যতে)
• Russian: на горизонте
• Japanese: 間近に - 近い将来に
• Vietnamese: sắp tới
• Korean: 곧 다가오다 - 임박하다
• Turkish: yakında - ufukta
• Urdu: عن قریب - سامنے (وقت)
• Indonesian: di ambang - di depan mata

Example Sentences

There are big changes on the horizon for our company.

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A new season is on the horizon.

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There are no big problems on the horizon right now.

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With graduation on the horizon, she's busy making future plans.

natural

I sense that new opportunities are on the horizon for us.

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Just when you think nothing is happening, something exciting appears on the horizon.

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