A leader is ultimately responsible for the penalities of a catastrophe, even they result from external causes or the misactions of others under his purview.

(simile) Quickly but futilely, away from a failing project.

(New England, nautical, idiomatic) Said of an unwisely or overly extravagant person.

Cirrus clouds forebode bad weather.

Alternative form of mackerel sky and mare's-tails make tall ships carry low sails