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When you see the writing on the wall, the walls are closing in ... "
Donald J. Trump


Liliputins. What, the heck, is this?
http://stihi.ru/2021/11/24/7101


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The phrase "see the writing on the wall" is an idiom that means to be aware that something bad will probably happen soon. It is used to describe the ability to notice and interpret apparent signs or indications that something will or is about to happen in the future, especially something bad or unfortunate.

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The phrase “the walls are closing in” is a common figurative phrase indicating that someone is trapped, panicked, running out of time, or doomed1. It is believed that the phrase appeared in the middle of the 20th century and grew gradually in frequency of use. The phrase was possibly adopted from references used in World War II, where “walls” refers to the walls of an army encircling the enemy. The phrase was also used by President Roosevelt in 1944 when he said "walls are closing in remorselessly on our enemies".