see, etc. how the land lies
成語所屬單字land
see, etc. how the land lies — 慣用語
1. This means to find out what the situation is before taking action.
1.慣用語
釋義
觀察情勢
This means to find out what the situation is before taking action.
例句
Let's see how the land lies before we make a decision.
Maya wanted to see how the land lies before investing.