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does it sound okay to say "lingering on the horizon" meaning "looming ahead" (self.english_esl)

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[–] Custoslibera@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Lingering on the horizon in my experience is used to convey optimism about future potential opportunities. It’s out of reach but just around the corner.

Looming ahead sounds more like an impending negative consequence.

My 2 cents anyway.

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