Offing
English Meaning
That part of the sea at a good distance from the shore, or where there is deep water and no need of a pilot; also, distance from the shore; as, the ship had ten miles offing; we saw a ship in the offing.
- The part of the sea visible from shore that is very distant or beyond anchoring ground.
- in the offing In the near or immediate future; soon to come: with exams finished and graduation in the offing.
- in the offing Nearby; at hand.