See how the land lies In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "see how the land lies", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-01-23 01:01

Meaning of See how the land lies

Synonyms:

find out how the land lies , get the lay of the land

See how the land lies spoken language phrase

To try to discover or understand the true facts about a situation before taking any action

I saw how the land lies before investing my money.

He has always seen how the land lies so far, so he often comes to a prudent decision.

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To understand easily what someone is thinking or feeling

 

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To encounter or catch someone who is doing something that they are not prepared for and that reveals something embarrassing or shocking about them

work one out

Be able to understand one's behaviour or character

put (oneself) in (someone's) shoes

To try to imagine how would you feel if you were in someone's else situation

under no illusions
To understand the truth of a situation 

Grammar and Usage of See how the land lies

Verb Forms

  • saw how the land lies
  • seeing how the land lies
  • sees how the land lies
  • seen how the land lies

The verb "see" must be conjugated according to its tense.

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