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know which way the wind blows

Understand public opinion.

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  • In November 1819, The Times published an advert for a forthcoming book - The Political House that Jack Built, which was said to be "A straw - thrown up to show which way the wind blows".
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We're going to wait to see which way the wind blows before deciding that issue.

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Submitted by martyc on March 07, 2024

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