see, etc. how the land lies

see how the land lies

To find out about or come to understand a particular state of affairs or the way a situation exists or has developed, especially before taking any decisive or definitive action. Given the turbulent nature of this market, I think it would be prudent for us to see how the land lies before we agree to invest in your company. I'm just seeing how the land lies between my parents before I make any solid plans to come visit them.

see, etc. how the ˈland lies

(British English) find out about a situation: Let’s wait and see how the land lies before we do anything.

词组	see, etc. how the land lies
释义	see, etc. how the land lies see how the land lies To find out about or come to understand a particular state of affairs or the way a situation exists or has developed, especially before taking any decisive or definitive action. Given the turbulent nature of this market, I think it would be prudent for us to see how the land lies before we agree to invest in your company. I'm just seeing how the land lies between my parents before I make any solid plans to come visit them. See also: how, land, lie, see Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. see, etc. how the ˈland lies (British English) find out about a situation: Let’s wait and see how the land lies before we do anything. See also: how, land, lie Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: see see how the land lies see how the wind blows see how the wind is blowing see which way the wind blows see which way the wind is blowing spy out the land find out how the land lies status quo put the tin hat on (something)
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