The handwriting on the wall In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the handwriting on the wall", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y, Katie Anh calendar 2022-07-07 09:07

Meaning of The handwriting on the wall

The handwriting on the wall spoken language noun phrase

To refer to a clear sign that something bad will probably occur.

The company is going through a big downsize, and with my bad performance this month the handwriting on the wall says that I will be fired.

I did badly in the exam, so I could see the handwriting on the wall that I will fail it.

Failing two projects in a row, he is seeing the handwriting on the wall.

After having made wrong decisions, the President began to see the handwriting on the wall.

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1. If you say enough bad things about someone, some of them will be believed.

2. Try many different ways or ideas, some of them will work.

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To sign a document that one loses or gives up his or her property or legal rights

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Said when you are not sure whether one's intention to change a bad habit is true or not
 

green shoots

Positive signs that a situation is in the process of improvement, especially an economic situation.

affix (one's) signature to

To sign one's name in some documents or materials
 

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