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on the horizon
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quelque chose qui arrive bientôt
used for saying that probably something will happen or will be done in a short time
What is the origin of the idiom "on the horizon" and when to use it?
The idiom "on the horizon" can be traced back to the 17th century and has its origins in maritime navigation. Sailors used the horizon, where the sky meets the Earth, as a reference point. It later gained a metaphorical meaning for future events or developments that are expected soon. It is commonly used when discussing future trends, advancements, or significant developments in various fields such as technology, science, business, or social matters.
Exemple
With those dark clouds on the horizon, it looks like we're in for a heavy rainstorm.
She didn't let her bad dream get her down, knowing that dreams go by contraries and that it probably meant something positive was on the horizon.
Considering the clouds on the horizon, I suspect it might rain this afternoon.
The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were worryingly foreboding of an approaching storm.
By this time next year, groundbreaking discoveries will still be on the horizon in the field of medicine.
