"on the anvil" meaning in All languages combined

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Prepositional phrase [English]

Audio: En-au-on the anvil.ogg
Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on the anvil, {{en-PP}} on the anvil
  1. (idiomatic) In a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured. Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-on_the_anvil-en-prep_phrase-bQGTyU9u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "She designed his retirement from the Royal Irish Artillery, and had negociated an immediate berth for him on the staff of the Commander of the Forces, and a prospective one in the household of Lord Townshend; she had another arrangement \"on the anvil\" for a seat in Parliament, which she would accomplish, if that were possible; and finally, a wife.",
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