which way the wind blows



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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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DÀIbhidh-Scottish
Aimiah-ee-mee Japanese
ZacheryZAK-ə-reeEnglish
LÀNh-Vietnamese
Aniruddha-Hinduism, Bengali, Indian, Marathi, Hindi
Joscelin-Old Norman