which way the wind blows

which way the wind blows

What appears probable or likely; how a certain course or situation is likely to develop. The politician is waiting to see which way 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 which way the wind blows.
See also: blow, way, wind
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

way the wind blows, which

Also, how the wind blows. How matters stand, as in Let's see which way the wind blows before we decide, or He's going to find out how the wind blows concerning a promotion. This metaphoric term for the course of events first appeared in John Heywood's proverb collection of 1546.
See also: way, wind
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

which way the wind blows

how a situation is likely to develop.
See also: blow, way, wind
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • the way the wind blows
  • the way the wind is blowing
  • way the wind blows, which
  • how 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
References in periodicals archive
Catholic bishops don't seem to care which way the wind blows. At their annual meeting this fall, the U.S.
Unfoolish Consistency