be a (something) in the making
be a (something) in the making
To be likely to become a particular thing. She's the best actress in the school, so I think she's a Hollywood star in the making. The fact that those reports aren't ready yet is a disaster in the making.
See also: making
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- athlete
- crisis
- in the making
- have got what it takes
- come out on top
- be dragging (one's) feet
- be dragging your feet
- as the case may be
- be not much of a (something)
- not be much of a something