See The Writing On The Wall

Synonyms of see the writing on the wall

• recognize the signs
• read between the lines
• foresee the outcome

Antonyms of see the writing on the wall

• ignore the signs
• remain oblivious
• be in denial

Collocations of see the writing on the wall

the end

Frequency: 70 %

After losing multiple games in a row, the team could see the writing on the wall for the end of their season.

impending doom

Frequency: 60 %

The dark clouds gathering in the sky made the farmers see the writing on the wall for the impending doom of a storm.

clear signal

Frequency: 50 %

The sudden drop in stock prices was a clear signal for investors to see the writing on the wall for a market crash.

inevitable outcome

Frequency: 45 %

With the decrease in sales and lack of innovation, the company could see the writing on the wall for the inevitable outcome of bankruptcy.

Idiomatic Expressions for see the writing on the wall

• Phrase: read the writing on the wall
  Meaning: to understand or anticipate a future event or outcome
  Usage: After the company announced layoffs, it was clear that employees needed to read the writing on the wall and start preparing for the worst.