in view
Also, within view. Visible, in sight, as in The end of the project is in view, or The mountains are just within view. [Mid-1500s]
Under consideration, as in Let's keep this suggestion in view while we talk about the project. [Mid-1600s]
As an end or goal one aims at. For example, With the coming election in view, we should present a united front on the issues. [Early 1700s] Also see in view of.
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What does "scattergood" mean?
a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
a person who spends possessions or money extravagantly or wastefully; spendthrift.
a well-intentioned but naive and often ineffectual social or political reformer.
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inveteracy, inveterate, inviable, “Invictus”, invidious, in view, in view of, invigilate, invigorant, invigorate, invincible
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary
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