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In the offing

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Future Expectation

Use 'in the offing' to express something expected to occur soon but without a specific timeframe.

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The manager said that promotions were in the offing.
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Sense of Imminence

'In the offing' conveys a sense of certainty about an upcoming event, not just a possibility.

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After months of research, a breakthrough is in the offing.
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Neutral Tone

The phrase is neutral and can refer to both positive and negative upcoming events.

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With the economic downturn, layoffs are in the offing.
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