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What does "[something] on the horizon" mean?

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Rebecca

If "[something] is on the horizon," it means that it's going to happen soon or is definitely going to happen. It's got a slightly dramatic tone to it. So, it can be funny to use in an everyday setting. Ex: The weekend is on the horizon. Ex: Our project deadline is on the horizon, and we haven't done any work for it yet.

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