The idiom "have something written all over it" originated from the concept of a clear, conspicuous message or indication being visibly expressed or communicated. The phrase signifies that a particular quality, characteristic, or intention is readily apparent or clearly evident in a situation, person, or object, as if it were explicitly written or displayed. This idiomatic expression is commonly used to describe situations where an attribute, purpose, or outcome is so apparent that it is impossible to miss or ignore.

What is the origin of the idiom "have something written all over it" and when to use it?

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to [have] {sth} written all over it

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ have something written all over it“ im Englischen

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