see which way the cat jumps
观察形势、等待事态发展，然后做决定
口语·表达观望形势后决定
英文释义
to wait and see what choice or decision is made before taking action or making a decision oneself
例句
I'll wait and see which way the cat jumps before investing in stocks.
典故来源
源自观察猫跳跃方向，比喻等待事态明朗再做决定。