lay of the land
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lay of the land
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- The physical characteristics of the terrain or surrounding natural environment. I did not know the exact route, but steered by the lay of the land, as I do in Boston.
- The trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation. I'll feel the pulse of my friends and yours, and when we get the lay of the land, the affair can be accomplished much more easily.
Similar: lie of the land
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noun physical characteristics of the terrain or surrounding natural environment
| 中文 | 地形 dìxíng, 地勢 /地势 dìshì |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | örtliche Gegebenheiten |
| Italiano | configurazione del terreno |
noun trends, feelings influencing a situation
| 中文 | 形勢 /形势 xíngshì |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Lage der Dinge, Stimmungslage, Stand der Dinge |
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