something in the wind

Idioms  

1. A secret plan or undertaking, as in I think there's something in the wind for Mom and Dad's anniversary. This expression alludes to the carrying of a scent by the wind. [First half of 1500s]

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Example Sentences

Hopefully things will turn around, the guys might find something in the wind tunnel and we will have it at the next race.

From The Guardian • May 17, 2010

He shook hands with them all round, at which they were not a little surprised, but they could see by his face there was something in the wind.

From Wild Adventures in Wild Places by Stables, Gordon

Then, indeed, must there be something in the wind.

From From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days by King, Charles

That evening and all the next day she was particularly sweet to Miriam; so much so that Miss Crane, used to her by this time, began to think there was something in the wind.

From A Woman's Burden by Hume, Fergus

There is something in the wind, but I know not what.

From An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections by Albert D.