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

It was the adjutant who was speaking, and his manner led me to think there was something in the wind which he did not like to tell me.

From On the right of the British line by Nobbs, Gilbert

"Why, not much, I believe," replied the smuggler; "but merely that there's something in the wind, and that you have a hand in it."

From The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

"I begin to feel all of a sweat, Hucky; I'm sure there's something in the wind yet!" said Titmouse, drawing nearer still to his comforter.

From Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. by Warren, Samuel

"It was that very shake-hands alarmed me!" said Dan, gravely; "I saw it from the window, and guessed there was something in the wind!"

From Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience by Lever, Charles James