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the handwriting is on the wall What does the handwriting is on the wall mean?	a sign that something bad or significant will happen	The handwriting is on the wall. Business conditions are bad so nobody will get a pay raise this year.
the handwriting is on the wall What does the handwriting is on the wall mean?	something bad or significant will happen	The handwriting is on the wall. Business conditions are bad so nobody will get a bonus this year.
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have it both ways What does "have it both ways" mean?	do two things, have two things	"You can`t have it both ways. You must choose one or the other."

gonzo What does "gonzo" mean?	out of control; wild
cheapskate What does "cheapskate" mean?	a person who will not spend much money, a stingy person	My friend is a cheapskate and will not even go to a movie with me.
have a heart-to-heart talk (with someone) What does "have a heart-to-heart talk (with someone)" mean?	have a sincere and intimate talk with someone	I had a heart-to-heart talk with my sister about my girlfriend.
all for (someone or something) What does "all for (someone or something)" mean?	to be very much in favor of someone or something	The woman is all for the manager and she never criticizes her.
the talk of (somewhere) What does "the talk of (somewhere)" mean?	the subject of conversations somewhere	The new theater production is the talk of the city.
razz What does "razz" mean?	tease; taunt

Hold your own What does "Hold your own" mean?	If you can hold your own, you can compete or perform equally with other people.
be on the rag What does "be on the rag" mean?	be menstruating; be having one's period.	She's on the rag, so sex was out of th question.
On the tip of your tongue What does "On the tip of your tongue" mean?	If a word is on the tip of your tongue, you know you know the word, but you just can't quite remember it at the moment.
eager beaver What does "eager beaver" mean?	a person who is always eager to work or do something extra	The woman is an eager beaver and will do very well in this company.
In the gravy What does "In the gravy" mean?	If you're in the gravy, you're rich and make money easily.

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The Handwriting Is On The Wall Idiom