come in handy »
To be useful or helpful, especially at some time in the future.
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date with destiny »
An inevitable future event or encounter, especially one which is likely to be momentous.
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hang in the balance »
To be in a precarious situation, unsure of the future.
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in line »
To assume a position in the future.
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in the offing »
Nearby, soon to come, in the near future.
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lay down »
To stock, store for the future. See also lay by.
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look up »
To have a bright future.
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off the radar »
Unlikely to happen, or be important in the near future or tending to escape detection or attention.
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once bitten, twice shy »
One is cautious in the future if one has been hurt in the past.
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pave the way »
To make future development easier.
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plan on »
To expect; to prepare future actions based on.
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Postpone »
to cancel until a future a time
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seize the day »
To enjoy the present and not worry about the future; to live for the moment.
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smoke signal »
An indirect message or indication, especially concerning a future event.
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sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof »
No need to worry about the future; the present provides enough to worry about.
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the die is cast »
The future is determined; there are no more options; events will proceed in an irreversible manner.
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up-and-comer »
Someone who is up-and-coming, who has begun to be successful in some field and is likely to become even more successful in the future.
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wash one's hands of »
To absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame for.
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washed up »
Finished; having no future in a particular role.
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