have (all) the earmarks
phrase
: to have qualities or characteristics that make something likely
The business plan had (all) the earmarks of success.
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“Have (all) the earmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28all%29%20the%20earmarks. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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