Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the writing is on the wall
idiom
/ðə ˈraɪtɪŋ ɪz ɒn ðə wɔːl/
Definition
A phrase indicating that something bad is going to happen or that a situation is going to change for the worse.
Examples
- After the company lost major clients, it was clear that the writing is on the wall for their future.
- When the team continuously missed deadlines, the writing was on the wall about their chances of winning the championship.
Meaning
It suggests that there are clear signs or indications of future trouble or failure.
Synonyms
- forewarning
- omen
- sign
- harbinger
