Definition of Offing

likely to happen soon

Examples of Offing in a sentence

Because both of the teams have scored just one touchdown in the fourth quarter, it looks like overtime might be in the offing.  🔊

Steve has bought an engagement ring for his girlfriend of ten years, so it looks like a wedding is in the offing.  🔊

Continued budget cuts make it seem like the rumored park closures are still in the offing.  🔊

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