shape up to be

phrasal verbPart ofshape

shape up to be — phrasal verb

1. to look likely to become a particular kind of thing, based on early signs.

1.phrasal verb
Definition

to look likely to become a particular kind of thing, based on early signs.

Example

This is shaping up to be the wettest summer Taipei has seen in twenty years.

The new café in Kabir's neighbourhood is shaping up to be his favourite weekend spot.