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see which way the wind is blowing

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see which way the wind is blowing
to determine what is the most expedient thing to do under the conditions at hand. We studied the whole situation to see which way the wind was blowing and decided to avoid any conflict at that time. Sam failed to see which way the wind was blowing and got himself caught up in an argument.
See also: blow, see, way, wind

see which way the wind is blowing  also see how the wind is blowing
to see how a situation is developing before you make a decision about it I think we ought to talk to other members of staff and see which way the wind's blowing before we make any firm decisions.
See also: blow, see, way, wind


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