be a [crisis etc.] in the making



be a [crisis/disaster etc.] in the making

if something is a crisis, disaster etc. in the making, it is likely to develop into that thing What we're witnessing here is a disaster in the making.
See also: making

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Olev-Estonian
Kisecawchuck-Native American, Cree
Ignaasikh-NAH:SDutch
LotusLO-təsEnglish (Rare)
Raimondarie-MON-dahItalian
Regan['ri:gən]