have one's name written all over

The idiom "have one's name written all over" is used to describe something that is either highly characteristic of a person or perfectly suited to them.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To be perfectly suited or appropriate for someone.

Example

  • This new book has your name written all over it; you'll love it!

B2General

(informal)To be indicative of someone's style, influence, or characteristics.

Example

  • The elaborate prank had his name written all over it.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "have one's name written all over":

have one's name onstick out a milehave it mademake one's markhave one's eye onhave one's head read