willow in the wind
One whose views are easily and regularly changed by the persuasion or influence of others.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is a willow in the wind and changes his mind constantly.”
“You cannot rely on his opinion because he acts like a willow in the wind whenever someone challenges him.”
“Lacking any firm convictions or moral backbone, the politician swayed like a willow in the wind, adopting whatever position would best secure his reelection.”
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as the wind blows
According to any given circumstances.
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break wind
To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart.
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candle in the wind
A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.
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finger to the wind
An attention to or focus on or awareness of current or prevailing trends, public opinion, or shifting circumstances.
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four sheets to the wind
Extremely drunk.
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get the wind up
To become frightened or disturbed.
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get wind
To be divulged; to become public.
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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
Last updated August 10, 2026