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in_the_loop_633 to determine what stance to take based on what others want, even though such actions or words may not be what one sincerely wants to do or say The expression is often used in reference to a political or diplomatic situation. It has the negative connotation of being opportunistic.

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SEE WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS Many politicians try to say what they think their constituents want to hear, even though they don’t always mean it. The politicians look to see which way the wind blows before they speak.Fred has learned to survive in his job by bending to the will and desires of each boss he has had. He sees which way the wind blows and changes his behavior accordingly.

Id	in_the_loop_633
Idiom	SEE WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS
Definition	to determine what stance to take based on what others want, even though such actions or words may not be what one sincerely wants to do or say
Examples	Many politicians try to say what they think their constituents want to hear, even though they don’t always mean it. The politicians look to see which way the wind blows before they speak. Fred has learned to survive in his job by bending to the will and desires of each boss he has had. He sees which way the wind blows and changes his behavior accordingly.
Extra Info	The expression is often used in reference to a political or diplomatic situation. It has the negative connotation of being opportunistic.

Wind Blows Politicians Loop Determine Stance Based Actions