What does "offing" mean?
See offing in WNW Idioms
in the offing
- at some distance but in sight
- at some indefinite time in the future
See offing in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms
in the offing
- In the near or immediate future; soon to come: with exams finished and graduation in the offing.
- Nearby; at hand.
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