Meaning of willow in the wind | Babel Free

Definitions

One whose views are easily and regularly changed by the persuasion or influence of others.

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Examples

“[T]he CAB has rightfully seen Congress as a willow in the wind, bending to the wishes of whatever special interest⟳ groups and businesses speak⟳ loudest.”

“Justice is not a willow in the wind; justice stands immutable against unjust forces.”

“If he has to vote⟳ against taxes, he will—and his vote⟳ won't change⟳ from day to day: “I'm not gonna be a willow in the wind.””

“Ethics begin⟳ to feel⟳ situational, a balancing of concerns. When this happens, we no longer have⟳ any firm ethic to stand⟳ on. We become⟳ an ethical willow in the wind.”

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