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.