on the anvil
In a state of discussion, formation, or preparationIn a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured.
» Tom hammered the glowing iron on the anvil.
Tom bearbeitete das glühende Eisen mit dem Hammer auf dem Amboss. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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2 senses(idiomatic)In a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured.
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
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: being worked by a blacksmith.
Examples
2 sentencesTom hammered the glowing iron on the anvil.
deTom bearbeitete das glühende Eisen mit dem Hammer auf dem Amboss. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
He placed the glowing iron on the anvil and struck it with a big hammer.
deEin Amboss hätte viel zu tun, wenn er bei jedem Schlage seufzen wollte. — Pfirsichbaeumchen