What is another word for which way the wind blows?
Pronunciation: [wˌɪt͡ʃ wˈe͡ɪ ðə wˈɪnd blˈə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
The phrase "which way the wind blows" means to determine a person's opinion on a particular matter. Some synonyms for this phrase include "what someone thinks," "what someone believes," "which side someone is on," and "what someone's position is." Other possible synonyms could include "where someone's loyalties lie," "what someone's perspective is," or "what someone's take is on the matter." Additionally, the phrase can be rephrased in various ways, such as "finding out someone's stance," "determining someone's viewpoint," or "getting a read on someone's thoughts." Regardless of the phrasing, the goal remains the same: to understand where an individual stands on a subject.
