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.
To understand easily what someone is thinking or feeling
To encounter or catch someone who is doing something that they are not prepared for and that reveals something embarrassing or shocking about them
Be able to understand one's behaviour or character
To try to imagine how would you feel if you were in someone's else situation
The verb "see" must be conjugated according to its tense.
White lie
Ken: Yesterday I lost the watch that my girlfriend presented to me. Should I tell her this thing?
Lily: Certainly Not! Your girlfriend will be angry with you. Children and fools tell the truth.