definitely a long time coming

[keannu]

What is the meaning of "coming" here? "Expecting" seems to be corrected to "expected" if it is to be an answer.

Q. Choose the right answer
A: Congratulations on being named the new head editor.
B:Thanks, It was definitely a long time ____a_____
a)coming
b)foreseeing
c)becoming
d)expecting

 

[susiedq]

A long time coming is an idiom meaning: it took a long time for this to happen.

People use it when they have been waiting for something to happen over a long period of time.

These particular words only makes sense when used this way.

 

[BobK]

As a matter of interest [forinteress ], what is b:-?

b