how the wind blows
how the wind blows
What appears probable or likely; how a certain course or situation is likely to develop. The politician is waiting to see how the wind blows regarding public opinion on the issue before deciding how to take action. It looks like I might be considered for the job, but I'm waiting to see how the wind blows.
See also: blow, how, wind
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- the way the wind blows
- the way the wind is blowing
- way the wind blows, which
- which way the wind blows
- which way the wind lies
- how the wind lies
- What's the betting (line)
- what's the betting...?
- as likely as not
- likely as not