Choose the correct meaning of idiom given below: "Know which way the wind blows"
Be aware of public opinion or trend
To know which way the wind blows means to understand how a situation is developing or what most people think, so that one can act accordingly. Example: "Before the vote, the leader checked which way the wind was blowing."
The image is of a sailor who watches the wind before setting the sails: the "wind" stands for prevailing opinion or the direction of events.
The idiom is about awareness, not about being uncertain, seeking approval from others, or escaping danger.
Hence, the answer is Be aware of public opinion or trend.
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