being the offing (verb) threaten: endanger
Sinonime: come through with flying colors, come up to scratch, come up to snuff, cut the mustard, do credit to, fill the bill, find favor with, get by, make it, make the cut, make the grade, measure up, meet with approval, pass, pass inspection, prove acceptable, recommend itself, satisfy requirements, stand the test, stand up, suffice
Antonime: guard,
protect,
save