(UK) To wait for all the information about something before taking action.
(UK) To wait for all the information about something before taking action.
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The British English equivalent of the American phrase 'lay of the land' — meaning the current situation, how things stand, or the practical reality of a given circumstance. Before making a move, you survey the lie of the land: who's in charge, what tensions exist, what opportunities are open. It's a phrase that emphasises reading a situation carefully before acting, and it crosses over from military origins into business, politics, and everyday problem-solving.
(British) lay of the land.
(Singapore, Singlish) To see how things go; to wait longer before deciding or committing to something.
(UK) To stay in bed (longer than usual).