the way things stand

the way things stand

Considering the current situation; under the current circumstances. The way things stand this season, we may very well end up in last place. With the way things stand, I don't see how we can afford a new car.
See also: stand, thing, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • the way things are (going)
  • play the hand (one) is dealt
  • show must go on, the
  • the show must go on
  • against the current
  • (Are) things getting you down?
  • as such
  • it boggles the mind
  • a state of affairs
  • be up on