straw in the wind
phrase
: a slight fact that is an indication of a coming event
There were little hints then that I did not take, little straws in the wind that I did not see …—
Jack London
Jack LondonCite this Entry
“Straw in the wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straw%20in%20the%20wind. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share