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On the anvil

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  1. 1
    In a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured. idiomatic

    "November 1 1711, William King, letter to Jonathan Swift I have several things on the anvil, and near finished, that perhaps might be useful if published"

  2. 2
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: being worked by a blacksmith.

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