the writing is on the wall

(idiom) something very bad is about to happen

Example Sentences:

A: Do you think we are going to get fired?
B: The economy is bad, our clients are gone, and we’re not selling any products. I think the writing is on the wall.

The writing is on the wall for Bob and Mary’s relationship, because they are no longer in love.

From the Blogs:

The writing is on the wall: Mobile Advertising

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Similar idioms:

1. drive someone up a wall
2. be banging one’s head against the wall
3. beat one’s head against the wall
4. all for the best