see which way the wind is blowing
idiomPart ofblow
see which way the wind is blowing — idiom
1. To find out what is likely to happen before making a decision.
1.idiom
Definition
To find out what is likely to happen before making a decision.
Example
Before investing, he wanted to see which way the wind was blowing.
Politicians often see which way the wind is blowing before taking a stand.