how the land lies — ► how the land lies what the state of affairs is. Main Entry: ↑land … English terms dictionary
how the land lies — the way a situation has been arranged or has developed. After a few days on the job, I began to understand how the land lies and which people would be helpful … New idioms dictionary
how the land lies — what the state of affairs is let s keep it to ourselves until we see how the land lies * * * how the land lies chiefly Brit : the true facts about a situation Let s see how the land lies before we make any decisions. We don t know how the land… … Useful english dictionary
how the land lies — See: LAY OF THE LAND … Dictionary of American idioms
how the land lies — See: LAY OF THE LAND … Dictionary of American idioms
see how the land lies — To find out in advance how matters stand • • • Main Entry: ↑land * * * find out/see/how the land lies phrase to find out about a situation before deciding what to do You should see how the land lies before going into business on your own … Useful english dictionary
find out how the land lies — find out/see/how the land lies phrase to find out about a situation before deciding what to do You should see how the land lies before going into business on your own. Thesaurus: to find out informationsynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
find out how the land lies — find out/see how the land lies to get information about a situation before making decisions or taking action. I thought I d better call my mother and see how the land lies before inviting myself home for the weekend … New idioms dictionary
find see how the land lies — find out/see how the land lies to get information about a situation before making decisions or taking action. I thought I d better call my mother and see how the land lies before inviting myself home for the weekend … New idioms dictionary
see how the land lies — {v. phr.}, {informal} To reconnoiter; investigate. * /Before going there in person to ask for a job, you had better see how the land lies and who does what./ Compare: CASE THE JOINT … Dictionary of American idioms
