EN · C2 · idiom

the writing is on the wall

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oznaki nadchodzącego upadku są wyraźne

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the writing is on the wall

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EN · C2

A Club's Decline

  1. A

    In the series the club loses all sponsors.

    W serialu klub traci wszystkich sponsorów.

  2. B

    The writing is on the wall.

    Oznaki nadchodzącego upadku są wyraźne.

  3. A

    Who tries to save it?

    Kto próbuje go uratować?

  4. B

    A former player.

    Dawna zawodniczka.

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Translations

Polishoznaki nadchodzącego upadku są wyraźneexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germandie Zeichen des drohenden Niedergangs sind klarexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishlas señales del fracaso próximo son clarasexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianпризнаки грядущего краха очевидныexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Po utracie trzech kontraktów oznaki upadku są wyraźne.

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English

After three lost contracts, the writing is on the wall.

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German

Nach drei verlorenen Verträgen sind die Zeichen des Niedergangs klar.

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Spanish

Tras perder tres contratos, las señales del fracaso son claras.

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Russian

После потери трёх контрактов признаки краха очевидны.

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Grammar

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the writing is on the wall
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After three lost contracts, the writing is on the wall.

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