in the wings

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مثال؛
The new product launch is in the wings and will be announced next week.
A person might say, “The decision on the promotion is still in the wings, but I should know by tomorrow. ”
In a conversation about upcoming plans, someone might say, “I have a surprise for you, but it’s still in the wings. ”