writings on the wall

A form of writing on the wall — An ominous warning; a prediction of bad luck.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of writing on the wall
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“writings on the wall.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/writings%20on%20the%20wall. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “writings on the wall,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/writings%20on%20the%20wall.

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