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writing is on the wall

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the writing is on the wall (British, American & Australian, American)

if the writing is on the wall for a person or an organization, it is clear that they will fail or be unable to continue. The team has lost its last six games and the writing is definitely on the wall for the manager. (often + for)

See also: wall, writing

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