read the room
To use one's intuition to analyze the general mood of the people in a particular setting and act accordingly. Often used as an
imperative
feel ( or take ) the pulse of sth
. ascertain the general mood or opinion of.
The image here is of literally determining someone's heart rate by feeling and timing the pulsation of an artery
To use one's intuition to analyze the general mood of the people in a particular setting and act accordingly. Often used as an
imperative
feel ( or take ) the pulse of sth
. ascertain the general mood or opinion of.
The image here is of literally determining someone's heart rate by feeling and timing the pulsation of an artery