check one's bearings

Examples (10)

• He checked his bearings on the map in the car.
• The hikers stopped to check their bearings with a compass.
• Before setting off, I always check my bearings using the sunrise.
• She paused at the crossroads to check her bearings.
• We are checking our bearings against the trail markers.
• After the storm, the captain had to check his bearings frequently.
• You will need to check your bearings once you leave the main road.
• It's crucial to check your bearings in this dense fog.
• Lost in the city, he pulled out his phone to check his bearings.
• Every hour, the pilot would check her bearings to ensure they were on course.