the writing is on the wall (also see/read the writing on the wall)CERTAINLY/DEFINITELY used to say that it seems very likely that something will not exist much longer or someone will fail 厄运临头的预兆已经显露〔指某事物很可能即将消失或某人即将失败〕the writing is on the wall for The writing is on the wall for old manufacturing industries. 古老的制造业分明已经日薄西山了。
the writing is on the wall• Although two points clear of the pack, the writing is on the wall for Aberdeen unless some one starts banging goals away.• The writing is on the wall for old manufacturing industries.
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