lay of the land

Only nine games played and 29 left to play, as Brendan Rodgers pointed out later, in a somewhat revealing comment about the way he sees the 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."