the writing is on the wall
US /ðə ˈraɪtɪŋ ɪz ɑn ðə wɔl/
UK /ðə ˈraɪtɪŋ ɪz ɑn ðə wɔl/
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tanda-tanda sudah jelas, sudah terlihat jelas
used to say that there are clear signs that something bad is going to happen
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After several missed deadlines and budget overruns, the writing was on the wall for the project.
Setelah beberapa tenggat waktu terlewat dan pembengkakan anggaran, tanda-tanda buruk sudah terlihat untuk proyek tersebut.
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The company's sales have been declining for months; the writing is on the wall for a major restructuring.
Penjualan perusahaan telah menurun selama berbulan-bulan; tanda-tanda sudah jelas untuk restrukturisasi besar.