be the shape of things to come
be the shape of things to come
To be indicative of what will happen or become popular in the future. I think this trend is the shape of things to come, but there's no way to know for sure.
See also: come, of, shape, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be the ˌshape of ˌthings to ˈcome
(also be a ˌtaste of ˌthings to ˈcome) be a sign or an example of how things are likely to be in the future: These new computers are the shape of things to come. Telephones with television screens: could this be a taste of things to come?See also: come, of, shape, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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