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on the horizon
on the horizon1. Literally, on or at the point where the earth and the sky meet. We saw an island on the horizon and started heading toward it.2. By extension, happening or appearing in the near future. Many analysts warned that an economic crash was on the horizon, but none of the world's governments paid any mind.See also: horizon, onon the horizon 1. Lit. appearing at the boundary between the earth and the sky. There is a storm on the horizon. 2. Fig. soon to happen. Do you know what's on the horizon? There is some excitement on the horizon, but I can't tell you about it.See also: horizon, onon the horizonWithin view, not too far away, as in The analysts see a huge rise in the stock market on the horizon. See also: horizon, onon the horizon COMMON If something is on the horizon, it is almost certainly going to happen or be done quite soon. The threat of even more violence looms on the horizon. As with so many common diseases, there is no obvious cure on the horizon.See also: horizon, onon the horizon just imminent or becoming apparent.See also: horizon, onon the hoˈrizon soon to happen: The change of government means that there are new developments on the horizon.See also: horizon, on |