Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blow-in-the-wind
idiom
/bloʊ ɪn ðə wɪnd/
Definition
Something that is uncertain, transient, or without lasting impact.
Examples
- His concerns about the future seemed to be just blow-in-the-wind, lacking any real substance.
- Many of her ideas were good, but they felt like blow-in-the-wind, never truly taking off.
Meaning
The phrase describes a situation or idea that is fleeting, often suggesting that it may not have any real significance or direction.
Synonyms
- transient
- ephemeral
- fleeting
- insignificant
