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
Celestyn	tse-LES-tin	Polish
Emerald	EM-ə-rəld	English (Modern)
Emmanouel	-	Biblical Greek
Gerdina	-	Dutch
Amadi (2)	-	Western African, Yoruba
Atkins	['ætkinz]