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as the wind blows

idiom
Meaning

According to any given circumstances.


Examples
SIMPLE

He changes his opinion as the wind blows.

CONTEXTUAL

She does not have strong principles and tends to change her mind as the wind blows.

COMPLEX

The politician adjusted his stance on the controversial policy as the wind blows, hoping to maintain his popularity among the shifting electorate.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    break wind

    To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart.

  2. 02

    candle in the wind

    A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.

  3. 03

    come to blows

    To fight; to initiate physical conflict, especially subsequent to escalating tension or antagonism.

  4. 04

    finger to the wind

    An attention to or focus on or awareness of current or prevailing trends, public opinion, or shifting circumstances.

  5. 05

    four sheets to the wind

    Extremely drunk.

  6. 06

    get the wind up

    To become frightened or disturbed.

  7. 07

    get wind

    To be divulged; to become public.

  8. 08

    get wind in one's jaws

    To have too much to say; talk too much; run at the mouth; to speak one's mind or voice one's opinion about a matter; blabber

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