how the land lies

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Surely you bite your lip, enjoy representing your country and see how the land lies when you get back?

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

That way, Verstappen can see how the land lies in 2026, and if Red Bull are struggling it will be contractually easier to move in that case as well.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

But really it's not much good settling on anything until we see how the land lies.

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert

I hope Will’s met them and told how the land lies here.

From The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island by Allen, Quincy

Wait till you come back and then see how the land lies.

From The Sweep Winner by Gould, Nat