on course

/ˌɒn kˈɔːs/

/ˌɑːn kˈoːɹs/

[phrase]

on course

[PHRASE]

likely to achieve something as expected

What is the origin of the idiom "on course" and when to use it?

The origin of this idiom is not entirely clear, as it is a relatively straightforward expression that likely developed over time as a way to describe someone's progress towards a goal. However, the word "course" has its roots in Middle English, where it referred to a path or direction. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to refer to a sequence of events or a plan of action. The phrase "on course" likely evolved from these earlier meanings of "course" to describe a situation where someone is following a specific plan or strategy and making progress towards their goal. The idiom is used to describe a situation where someone is making steady progress towards achieving their goal.

Examples

1. UK-based company Quorn has been making meat substitutes since 1985, and it's on course to become a billion dollar company.

2. They get discouraged, they get overwhelmed, they have trouble staying on course.

3. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be, sets us on course for the continuation of the human race.

4. so what i i wouldn't Expect This pressure field to be Symmetric or even Spherical it'S gonna be it's gonna be like a Lobe Correct a reverse mushroom and You can See that if we Take The Muzzle brake off of It and you can Actually See When the When the Round Exits the barrel Within on course you can See that reverse mushroom Cloud

Nearby words

move mountains

move heaven and earth