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FAT OF THE LAND,

LAY OF THE LAND also HOW THE LAND LIES.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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lay of the land

[lay of the land] also [how the land lies] {n. phr.} 1. The natural features of a piece of land, such as hills and valleys. * /The style of house […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

see how the land lies

[see how the land lies] {v. phr.}, {informal} To reconnoiter; investigate. * /Before going there in person to ask for a job, you had better see how the land lies […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

fat of the land

[fat of the land] {n. phr.} The best and richest food, clothes, everything. * /When I'm rich I'll retire and live off the fat of the land./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

land on one's feet

[land on one's feet] also [land on both feet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get yourself out of trouble without damage or injury and sometimes with a gain; be successful no […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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