offing

American  

[aw-fing, of-ing] / ˈɔ fɪŋ, ˈɒf ɪŋ /

noun

1. the more distant part of the sea seen from the shore, beyond the anchoring ground.

2. a position at a distance from shore.

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idioms

1. in the offing,

   1. at a distance but within sight.

   2. in the projected future; likely to happen.

      A wedding is in the offing.

offing British  

/ ˈɒfɪŋ /

noun

1. the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore

2. likely to occur soon

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offing More Idioms  

1. see in the offing.

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Etymology

Origin of offing

First recorded in 1620–30; off + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Turns out there never had been a part in the offing.

From Los Angeles Times

A sustainably higher multiple could be in the offing if the company can go from a slow-growth auto maker in a competitive and cyclical business to a maker of robots.

From Barron's

Even if another interest rate cut is in the offing, the floor for rates may be looming - to the relief of savers, but meaning there's a sting in the tail for millions of borrowers.

From BBC

Interviewed on the podcast Top Traders Unplugged, White sketched out the problems facing advanced economies at present and delivered a disconcerting warning of the systemic failure he thinks may be in the offing.

From MarketWatch

Long closed to new money, Maple Rock handed some profits this year back to clients, with plans for more distributions in the offing, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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