Be heading for

phrase

Heading towards a particular destination, situation or result.

They are heading for the beach.
Visual representation of "be heading for" - Heading towards a particular destination, situation or result.

Often appears as...

  • heading for disaster
  • heading for success
phrase

To be coursing or moving towards a particular outcome, often undesirable.

If we continue to mishandle the economy, we may be heading for disaster.
Visual representation of "be heading for" - To be coursing or moving towards a particular outcome, often undesirable.

Often appears as...

  • heading for trouble
  • heading for a fall
phrase

Heading towards a particular destination, situation or result.

They are heading for the beach.
Visual representation of "be heading for" - Heading towards a particular destination, situation or result.

Often appears as...

  • heading for disaster
  • heading for success
phrase

To be coursing or moving towards a particular outcome, often undesirable.

If we continue to mishandle the economy, we may be heading for disaster.
Visual representation of "be heading for" - To be coursing or moving towards a particular outcome, often undesirable.

Often appears as...

  • heading for trouble
  • heading for a fall
Definition 1 of 2
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Destination Cue

Marks a literal or metaphorical journey towards a specific endpoint or goal.

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After years of study, she is heading for graduation.
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Future Tense

Suggests movement towards something that will happen later, not the current location or state.

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He's heading for a promotion by next year.
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Implied Intention

Often implies a deliberate action or plan by the subject, not by chance.

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They're heading for the old town to explore its history.
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Destination Cue

Marks a literal or metaphorical journey towards a specific endpoint or goal.

Illustration for Destination Cue
After years of study, she is heading for graduation.
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Future Tense

Suggests movement towards something that will happen later, not the current location or state.

Illustration for Future Tense
He's heading for a promotion by next year.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Implied Intention

Often implies a deliberate action or plan by the subject, not by chance.

Illustration for Implied Intention
They're heading for the old town to explore its history.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Destination Cue

Marks a literal or metaphorical journey towards a specific endpoint or goal.

Illustration for Destination Cue
After years of study, she is heading for graduation.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Future Tense

Suggests movement towards something that will happen later, not the current location or state.

Illustration for Future Tense
He's heading for a promotion by next year.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Implied Intention

Often implies a deliberate action or plan by the subject, not by chance.

Illustration for Implied Intention
They're heading for the old town to explore its history.
Visual representation of the word "Be heading for"

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