1. be a [athlete/star/writer etc.] in the making

if someone is an athlete, star, writer, etc. in the making, they are likely to develop into that thing.

This young swimmer is an athlete in the making.

2. be a [crisis/disaster etc.] in the making

if something is a crisis, disaster, etc. in the making, it is likely to develop into that thing.

What we're witnessing here is a disaster in the making.

• throw someone out
• throw someone together
• throw someone to the dogs
• throw someone to the lions
• throw someone to the wolves
• throw something back in face
• throw something back in someone's face
• throw something into the pot
• throw something on the scrap heap
• throw something together
• throw the baby out with the bath water
• throw the book at
• throw the book at someone
• throw together
• throw to the dogs
• throw to the lions
• throw to the wolves
• throw up
• throw up hands
• throw upon mercy
• throw upon someone's mercy
• throw up something
• throw up your hands
• throw weight around
• throw your hat in the ring