Blows
101know which way the wind blows — know how to manage and adapt to different situations, know how to get by …
102see how the wind blows — see what the situation is, check out the circumstances …
103where the wind blows — what is the relationship, what is the public opinion, mainstream …
104it's an ill wind that blows no good — This is said when things have gone wrong; the idea being that when bad things happen, there can also be some posiresults. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
105know which waywind blows — This expression means that it is advisable to know how a situation is developing, or what the tendency is, in order to be prepared for any changes. Before we decide on anything, we need to know which way the wind is blowing …
106come to blows — start fighting after a disagreement. → blown …
107come to blows — idi to begin to fight, esp. physically …
108how or which way the wind blows or lies — idi what the tendency or probability is …
109exchange blows — FIGHT, brawl, scuffle, tussle, engage in fisticuffs; informal scrap, have a set to; Brit. informal have a punch up. → exchange …
110bowls — blows …