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Definition |
in the course of events |
Examples |
1) A new road is coming down the pike,
leading to the outskirts of the city. 2) The company's new product
line is still in development, but we expect exciting innovations
down the pike. |
Etymology |
The term refers to something coming along
the road (pike) in the future, with its roots in the context of
turnpikes and toll roads. |
Synonyms |
in the offing, on the horizon, coming up |
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