it's looking that way

it's looking that way

The topic of discussion is likely true or apt to happen. Usually said in response to a question. A: "Do you think Dad will be late?" B: "Yeah, his last text said it was looking that way." A: "Do you think we'll land that big client?" B: "I don't know for sure, but it's looking that way—the boss just went into some important meeting with them."
See also: look, that, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • heller
  • hellraiser
  • hell raiser
  • bottle baby
  • hophead
  • be bound to (be or do something)
  • bound to (be or do something)
  • bound to do
  • bound to, be
  • ear hustler