which way the wind lies

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 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 which way the wind lies.

词组	which way the wind lies
释义	which way the wind lies which way the wind lies 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 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 which way the wind lies. See also: lie, way, wind Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: how the wind lies how the wind blows the way the wind blows the way the wind is blowing way the wind blows, which which way the wind blows What's the betting (line) what's the betting...? as likely as not likely as not
随便看	a pregnant pause/silence a prelude to (something) a pretty kettle of fish a pretty pass a pretty penny a pretty state of affairs a price on head a price on (one's) head a price on somebody's head a price on someone's head a pricking in (one's) thumbs a pricking in your thumbs April showers bring May flowers a prime mover a priori a private eye a problem shared is a problem halved a Procrustean bed a promise is a promise a promise made is a promise kept apron apron string apron-string hold apron strings apron strings, tied to (someone's)