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/
Korean meaning: 가까운 미래에 일어날 것 같은, 곧 다가올
Korean pronunciation: 온 더 허**라이**즌
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
가까운 미래에 일어날 것 같은, 곧 다가올
New chances on the horizon are surprisingly rising!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
지평선(horizon)은 그리스어 'horizein(경계를 정하다)'에서 유래. 멀리 보이는 지평선처럼 '앞으로 다가올 일'을 의미하게 됨
🎵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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