Expression of the week #11

Idiom: Writing on the wall

Meaning:

 

If the writing's on the wall for something, it is doomed to fail and imminent danger has become apparent.

 

 

How to use the idiom:

 

1. The off-site upper management meeting is writing on the wall that something big is about to happen.
2. I'm not surprised by this, I saw the writing on the wall.

Examples of idiom “the writing on the wall” from Twitter

1) I wont lose my place in life ( i been here too long. i spent too much time ) why do i read the writing on the wall

2) Bout to be one of those nights... I see the writing on the wall..

3) Cialis will be the perfect new sponsor! Anyone else see the writing on the wall.

4) “Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else.” Ivern Bal

5) He has seen the writing on the wall and knows April is goingto be a horrible month

6) Despite being educated many do not read the writing on the wall! aur apne aap ko educated they call!!

Source: http://www.idiomquest.com/learn/idiom/the-writing-on-the-wall/