Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
straw-in-the-wind
idiom
/strɔː ɪn ðə wɪnd/
Definition
A sign or indication of what may come, often used to suggest something that hints at a future outcome or trend.
Examples
- Seeing the new policy changes in the government was a straw-in-the-wind for future regulations.
- The sudden rise in social media trends is a straw-in-the-wind that indicates changing consumer behavior.
Meaning
The term ‘straw-in-the-wind’ refers to something that serves as a preliminary indication or signal of potential future developments, much like observing the direction of straw blown by the wind to gauge the weather.
Synonyms
- indication
- omen
- sign
- forecast
