history in the making

history in the making

A current event that will prove to be of historical importance. Johnson needs to retire one more batter for a perfect game. You're watching history in the making, folks. Today's launch of the private spacecraft is history in the making.
See also: history, making
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • dust off the batter
  • gopher ball
  • beanball
  • two strikes against someone/something, to have
  • step up to the plate
  • batter
  • batter down
  • golden sombrero
  • pinch hitter
  • be carried out feet first