Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
twisting-in-the-wind
idiomatic expression
/ˈtwɪstɪŋ ɪn ðə wɪnd/
Definition
A state of uncertainty or helplessness, often used to describe someone left to deal with the consequences of their actions without support.
Examples
- After the scandal broke, he felt like he was twisting in the wind without any allies.
- She knew that if she messed up, she’d be twisting in the wind without help from her team.
Meaning
The phrase implies being left vulnerable or exposed, metaphorically like a leaf twisting in the wind, suggesting a lack of control over one’s situation.
Synonyms
- abandoned
- isolated
- left out to dry
- at the mercy of circumstances
