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on course1Following the intended route: he battled to keep the ship on course figurative we need to spend money to get the economy back on course...- We were on course now, following the postage stamp sign and heading straight for the museum.
- But the messy bit was quick and we were on course and on track and pasture to a back road, only one car came by.
- When he rolled the racer back on course the ship flipped over on its back and dove into the ground.
1.1 ( on course for/to do something) Likely to achieve something: he was on course for victory...- He predicts that the group is already on course to achieve £8.5m profits in the current financial year.
- So far this year, 27 members have passed, putting the group on course to achieve its target.
- At 17, and with a three handicap, he is well on course to achieve his dream of becoming a professional.
Synonyms on track, on target, on schedule See parent entry: course |