Straw In The Wind

Synonyms of straw in the wind

• omen
• indication
• sign

Antonyms of straw in the wind

• certainty
• assurance
• definiteness

Collocations of straw in the wind

sign of trouble

Frequency: 70 %

The sudden drop in sales was a straw in the wind, a sign of trouble ahead.

indication of change

Frequency: 60 %

The new policy was seen as a straw in the wind, an indication of change within the company.

omen of disaster

Frequency: 50 %

The dark clouds gathering overhead were a straw in the wind, an omen of disaster looming.

Idiomatic Expressions for straw in the wind

• Phrase: Take straw in the wind
  Meaning: To take notice of small signs or indications that may predict future events
  Usage: The wise investor took straw in the wind of the market trends and adjusted their portfolio accordingly.