[aw-fing, of-ing] 
| 1. | the more distant part of the sea seen from the shore, beyond the anchoring ground. |
| 2. | a position at a distance from shore. |
| 3. | in the offing,
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| off·ing (ô'fĭng, ŏf'ĭng) n. 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. For example, Jan was delighted that exams were finished and graduation was in the offing. This expression originally meant "in the part of the ocean visible between shore and horizon"; its figurative use dates from the late 1700s. Also see in the wind.
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