written all over it

English

Adjective

written all over it (not comparable)

  1. Present as a pronounced quality or characteristic.
    This new project has trouble 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:
      We had major concerns about the efficiency savings because it had job losses and booking office closures written all over it.

Usage notes
  • If a job has a person's name "written all over it" then that person has all the required knowledge or skills for the job.
  • If an emotion is "written all over someone's face" then it is clear what they are thinking.
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