the writing is on the wall
US /ðə ˈraɪtɪŋ ɪz ɑn ðə wɔl/
UK /ðə ˈraɪtɪŋ ɪz ɑn ðə wɔl/
1.
o destino está selado, os sinais são claros
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.
Após vários prazos perdidos e estouros de orçamento, o destino do projeto estava selado.
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The company's sales have been declining for months; the writing is on the wall for a major restructuring.
As vendas da empresa estão em declínio há meses; os sinais são claros para uma grande reestruturação.