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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Tarou	tah-ṙo:	Japanese
London	LUN-dən	English (Modern)
Madalitso	mah-dah-LEE-tso	Southern African, Chewa
Maria	mah-REE-ah (Italian, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch), mə-REE-ə (Catalan, English), MAHR-yah (Polish), MAH-ree-ah (Finnish)	Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Occitan, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Faroese, Dutch, Frisian,
Nettie	NET-ee	English
Tristan	[tri'stən]