"where the puck is heading" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: An allusion to the sport of ice hockey, attributed to famed player Wayne Gretzky who reported he was taught: “Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} where the puck is heading
  1. (Canada) Where things are headed; to a predicted future state of things. Wikipedia link: Wayne Gretzky Tags: Canada Synonyms: where the puck is going Related terms: hunt where the ducks are
    Sense id: en-where_the_puck_is_heading-en-phrase-pClyDkq3 Categories (other): Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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