lay of the land

The European team could suss out the lay of the land at Bethpage Black - a daunting course which has hosted major championships - and work out the all-important partnerships.

"We were outbid by another buyer, which is sadly the lay of the land at the moment," said Mr Price.

Look for Trump to declare consistent “national emergencies” so Hegseth can get the lay of the land and learn who Trump can trust.

"I love turning on terrestrial television in any country that I'm in. It really gives you the lay of the land."

It really gives you the lay of the land.