on the horizon — likely to happen or appear in the near future
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: likely to happen or appear in the near future
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ðə həˈraɪzən/
Example Sentences
- With retirement on the horizon, she started planning her bucket list.
- Bad weather is on the horizon, so let's cancel the picnic and order pizza instead!
- New technology developments are always on the horizon in Silicon Valley.
on the horizon
ADJECTIVE[/ɑːn ðə həˈraɪzən/]
likely to happen or appear in the near future
New chances on the horizon are surprisingly rising!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'horizon' derives from Ancient Greek 'horizein' (to bound or limit), from the root 'horos' (boundary). The term originally referred to the line that bounds or limits one's view, eventually extending to mean forthcoming events or future prospects appearing on the metaphorical horizon.
Breakdown
hori- (from Greek 'horos', boundary) + -zon (present participle suffix, 'bounding'). The phrase 'on the horizon' combines the noun with the preposition 'on', meaning something visible at or approaching the boundary line, metaphorically suggesting imminent occurrence.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“With retirement on the horizon, she started planning her bucket list.”
“Bad weather is on the horizon, so let's cancel the picnic and order pizza instead!”
“New technology developments are always on the horizon in Silicon Valley.”
“With final exams on the horizon, students suddenly discovered the library exists.”
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