(idiomatic) To die because of or after doing something characteristic of oneself, especially something that one enjoyed doing.

Alternative form of which way the wind is blowing

(idiomatic) The prevailing opinion or current view of most people, especially people with influence.

(poetic) To die.

(idiomatic) To manage to commit oneself to (a decision or course of action).

To be confused about how to handle a situation.

Proceed without considering other possibilities. / To depart.

(archaic, idiomatic) To go by the best possible route.

To cut corners, to follow the path of least resistance; to take shortcuts to avoid pain or having to struggle to achieve a desired result, to end or avoid a difficult situation in an easy or simple way that is not the best or most sensible or honorable solution

(cricket, colloquial) A doosra.