Question

Meaning of the idiom to see how or which way the wind is blowing

Answer 1

It has several meanings, the most common is

To understand the situation rightly.

 Example- Sunitha kept the secret because she was bribed fr drugs, do u see how the wind is blowing?

Answer 2

This idiom means to seek the information about a situation or matter before taking any action or decision.

For example ..

I will see which way the wind blowing before I choose my stream(or occupancy)..

Hope it helps