"the writing is on the wall" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: From the Biblical story in Daniel 5 where mysterious writing appearing on a wall during a feast held by King Belshazzar points to the downfall of the Babylonian Empire: see writing on the wall. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the writing is on the wall
  1. Disaster is imminent. Wikipedia link: Belshazzar Related terms: someone's goose is cooked, writing on the wall Translations (Translations): katastrofin merkit ovat ilmassa (Finnish), les carottes sont cuites (French), nieszczęście wisi w powietrzu (Polish), cuando las barbas de tu vecino veas pelar, pon las tuyas a remojar (english: proverb) (Spanish)

Alternative forms

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