English / proverb
A Straw Shows Which Way the Wind Blows
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Seemingly insignificant details or subtle slips uncover someone's true motives, deceptive schemes, or impending betrayals
In context
01
Her subtle deletion of shared ledger records was a straw showing which way the wind blows regarding her loyalty.
02
When loyal suppliers suddenly demanded advance cash payments, it was a straw showing which way the wind blows for the firm.
Synonyms
pointer to the future,early omen,subtle giveaway
Antonyms
inscrutable mystery,total disguise
Collocations
clear straw showing which way the wind blows,observe which way the wind blows,reliable sign of which way the wind blows