"the handwriting is on the wall" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the handwriting is on the wall
  1. Alternative form of the writing is on the wall Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: the writing is on the wall
    Sense id: en-the_handwriting_is_on_the_wall-en-phrase-~z~DHK9N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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