how the wind lies

What appears probable or likely; how a certain course or situation is likely to develop. The politician is waiting to see how 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 how the wind lies.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Yuriy	YOO-ree (Russian)	Russian, Ukrainian
Annegret	AH-ne-gret	German
Nicolas	['nikələs]
Eleutherios	-	Late Greek
Theobald	THEE-ə-bawld (English)	English (Rare), Ancient Germanic
Leocadius	-	Late Roman