put a finger to the wind en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To gauge current opinions, trends, or circumstances before making a decision.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| puts a finger to the wind | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| put a finger to the wind | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| put a finger to the wind | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| putting a finger to the wind | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |