"on the anvil" meaning in English

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          "text": "November 1 1711, William King, letter to Jonathan Swift\nI have several things on the anvil, and near finished, that perhaps might be useful if published"
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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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        "In a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured."
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        "(idiomatic) In a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured."
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          "text": "November 1 1711, William King, letter to Jonathan Swift\nI have several things on the anvil, and near finished, that perhaps might be useful if published"
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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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        "(idiomatic) In a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured."
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