КУДА ВЕТЕР ДУЕТ

[kuda v'et'er duyet]

Whither the wind is blowing.

One has no firm convictions; one adapts himself to the prevailing opinions, views, tastes; one avoids taking action or making a decision until he sees which move will be most favourable to himself.

Cf. To see/find out which way the wind blows; to see which way the cat jumps; as changeable as a weathercock.