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twist in the wind

idiom

To be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as the wind blows

    According to any given circumstances.

  2. 02

    break wind

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

  3. 03

    candle in the wind

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

  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 one's knickers in a twist

    To become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter.

  7. 07

    get the wind up

    To become frightened or disturbed.

  8. 08

    get wind

    To be divulged; to become public.

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