In the offing Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɔfɪŋ
in thuh AWF-ing
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒfɪŋ
in thuh OF-ing
释义
If something is 'in the offing', it is likely to happen soon or is expected in the near future.
用法与细微差别
This phrase is slightly formal and figurative. Often used for positive or neutral events (like promotions, deals, changes). Not commonly used for disasters or negative surprises. It suggests something is expected but not confirmed.
Spanish: inminente - próximo a sucederPortuguese (BR): iminente - prestes a acontecerPortuguese (PT): iminente - prestes a acontecerChinese (Simplified): 即将发生 - 在不久的将来Chinese (Traditional): 即將發生 - 在不久的將來Hindi: जल्द होने वाला - आसन्नArabic: وشيك - قريب الحدوثBengali: শিগগিরই আসছে - কাছাকাছিRussian: на подходе - скоро ожидатьсяJapanese: 近々起こりそう - 間近に迫っているVietnamese: sắp xảy ra - sắp tớiKorean: 임박한 - 곧 일어날Turkish: eli kulağında - olacak gibiUrdu: عنقریب - قریب الوقوعIndonesian: segera terjadi - dalam waktu dekat
例句
A big change is in the offing at our company.
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There are rumors that a new product is in the offing.
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A promotion could be in the offing for you.
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With all these meetings, I think a big announcement is in the offing.
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A holiday isn’t in the offing right now, but hopefully soon.
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Don’t be surprised if you hear from them soon — a call is probably in the offing.
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