written all over it en · ADJ
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Present as a pronounced quality or characteristic.
We had major concerns about the efficiency savings because it had job losses and booking office closures written all over it.
2021 November 17, “Network News: Damaging strike action called off after RMT agrees 2.5% deal”, in RAIL, number 944, page 10:This new project has trouble written all over it.