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Wkenneth Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

the handwriting is on the wall

pls tell me the meaning of this. thanks.
  

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"The handwriting is on the wall" means that it is clear what will happen next. Usually it's used for something that is not good. I don't know it's origin, but Marius is usually very good about looking those things up.

— BarbaraPA

  • "The handwriting is on the wall" means that it is clear what will happen next.
  • Usually it's used for something that is not good.
  • I don't know it's origin, but Marius is usually very good about looking those things up.
  • Perhaps he will come along and tell us.
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"The handwriting is on the wall" means that it is clear what will happen next. Usually it's used for something that is not good.

I don't know it's origin, but Marius is usually very good about looking those things up. Perhaps he will come along and tell us.
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