the writing is on the wall

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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.

Phrase[edit]

the writing is on the wall

Disaster is imminent.

Translations[edit]

Translations

Spanish: cuando las barbas de tu vecino veas pelar, pon las tuyas a remojar (proverb)

See also[edit]

writing on the wall

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