Meaning of the word "the writing is on the wall" in English
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the writing is on the wall
US /ðə ˈraɪtɪŋ ɪz ɑn ðə wɔl/
UK /ðə ˈraɪtɪŋ ɪz ɑn ðə wɔl/
Idiom
1.
used to say that there are clear signs that something bad is going to happen
Example:
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After several missed deadlines and budget overruns, the writing was on the wall for the project.
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The company's sales have been declining for months; the writing is on the wall for a major restructuring.
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