"written all over it" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} written all over it (not comparable)
  1. Present as a pronounced quality or characteristic. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-written_all_over_it-en-adj-dh2sEzdL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2021 November 17, “Network News: Damaging strike action called off after RMT agrees 2.5% deal”, in RAIL, number 944, page 10",
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