see how the wind is blowing
see how the wind is blowing
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 wind is blowing before we agree to invest in your company. I'm just seeing how the wind is blowing between my parents before I make any solid plans to come visit them.
See also: blow, how, see, wind
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- see
- see how the land lies
- see how the wind blows
- see which way the wind blows
- see which way the wind is blowing
- see, etc. how the land lies
- spy out the land
- find out how the land lies
- status quo
- put the tin hat on (something)