how the wind lies

What appears probable or likely; how a certain course or situation is likely to develop. The politician is waiting to see how the wind lies 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 lies.

词组	how the wind lies
释义	how the wind lies how the wind lies What appears probable or likely; how a certain course or situation is likely to develop. The politician is waiting to see how the wind lies 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 lies. See also: how, lie, wind Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: which way the wind lies the way the wind blows the way the wind is blowing way the wind blows, which how the wind blows which way the wind blows What's the betting (line) what's the betting...? as likely as not likely as not
随便看	have a hunch that is the case have airs and graces have a jab at (someone or something) have a jag on have a job have a job doing/to do something have a jones for (something) have a keen interest in have a keen interest in (something) have a kick to it have a kick to it/them have a knees-up have a knee-trembler have a lash at have a lash at (something) have a lash at something have a late night have a laugh have a lead foot have a leak have a lean patch have a leg up on (someone) have a leg up on someone have a lick of the tar brush have a light bulb go off in (one's) brain