Phrases Describing Future Predictions

The writing's on the wall

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Meaning

The signs clearly indicate a particular outcome.

Example sentences

John: 'I'm worried about the company's future.'<br>

Alice: 'The writing's on the wall. Their profits have been declining for months.'

John: 'The writing's on the wall. He's been making a lot of mistakes lately.'

Alice: 'Do you think he'll be fired?'<br>