Multiple choice

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

In the forthcoming budget, addition of a new tax slab is in the offing.

  1. likely to happen

  2. undecided

  3. will happen

  4. being thought over

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'in the offing' refers to something that is likely to happen.