How to Pronounce "in the offing"
expression
in thuh AWF-ing
in thuh OF-ing
Definition
If something is 'in the offing', it is likely to happen soon or is expected in the near future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɔfɪŋ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒfɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh AWF-ing
UK
in thuh OF-ing
Listen in Context
A big change is in the offing at our company.
There are rumors that a new product is in the offing.
A promotion could be in the offing for you.
With all these meetings, I think a big announcement is in the offing.