the writing is on the wall

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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.

Phrase

(deprecated template usage) the writing is on the wall

  1. Disaster is imminent.

See also

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