On the horizon

phrase

Something that is going to happen or appear soon.

A breakthrough in cancer treatment is on the horizon.
Visual representation of "on the horizon" - Something that is going to happen or appear soon.

Often appears as...

  • breakthrough is on the horizon
  • disaster is on the horizon

Usage tips

General,Idiomatic

phrase

Something that is visible or noticeable but still some distance away.

We saw the ship on the horizon.
Visual representation of "on the horizon" - Something that is visible or noticeable but still some distance away.

Often appears as...

  • ship is on the horizon
  • storm is on the horizon
phrase

Something that is going to happen or appear soon.

A breakthrough in cancer treatment is on the horizon.
Visual representation of "on the horizon" - Something that is going to happen or appear soon.

Often appears as...

  • breakthrough is on the horizon
  • disaster is on the horizon

Usage tips

General,Idiomatic

phrase

Something that is visible or noticeable but still some distance away.

We saw the ship on the horizon.
Visual representation of "on the horizon" - Something that is visible or noticeable but still some distance away.

Often appears as...

  • ship is on the horizon
  • storm is on the horizon
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "on the horizon"
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Expectation

Used to express that an event is anticipated soon but has not happened yet.

Illustration for Expectation
Management reforms are on the horizon for our company.
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Future Event

Indicates that an event is coming up, but the exact timing is not specified.

Illustration for Future Event
The launch of the new website is on the horizon.
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Optimistic Tone

Can imply a positive and hopeful feeling about what is to come.

Illustration for Optimistic Tone
With advancements in technology, a solution is on the horizon.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation

Used to express that an event is anticipated soon but has not happened yet.

Illustration for Expectation
Management reforms are on the horizon for our company.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Future Event

Indicates that an event is coming up, but the exact timing is not specified.

Illustration for Future Event
The launch of the new website is on the horizon.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Optimistic Tone

Can imply a positive and hopeful feeling about what is to come.

Illustration for Optimistic Tone
With advancements in technology, a solution is on the horizon.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation

Used to express that an event is anticipated soon but has not happened yet.

Illustration for Expectation
Management reforms are on the horizon for our company.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Future Event

Indicates that an event is coming up, but the exact timing is not specified.

Illustration for Future Event
The launch of the new website is on the horizon.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Optimistic Tone

Can imply a positive and hopeful feeling about what is to come.

Illustration for Optimistic Tone
With advancements in technology, a solution is on the horizon.
Visual representation of the word "On the horizon"

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