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.
See also:
  • 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