four sheets to the wind

as the wind blows

According to any given circumstances.

break wind

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

candle in the wind

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

finger to the wind

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

four score and seven years ago

Used (sometimes sarcastically) to indicate that a past event being mentioned is particularly important: a long time ago; many years ago.

get the wind up

To become frightened or disturbed.

get wind

To be divulged; to become public.

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