in the wind

1. Likely to occur, as in “He knew Gattis had guessed what was in the wind and was pretty unhappy about it” (Clive Egleton, A Different Drummer, 1985). This metaphoric expression alludes to perceiving something being brought or blown by the wind. [Late 1500s] Also see get wind of; something in the wind.

Example Sentences

"We knew he was in the wind and it'll be really difficult to find him," he recalled.

From BBC

Change has been in the wind at Spurs in recent months, leading to speculation about future ownership, but Levy's departure - from the role he has held since 2001 - was a seismic moment.

From BBC

The silence here is only broken by the sound of them flapping in the wind.

From BBC

However, Van der Poel's valiant attempt to end that streak and the race for position in the wind broke the race apart.

From BBC

Two strikeouts on sliders that dove into the dirt like paper airplanes curtailing in the wind brought his chase to single digits.

From Los Angeles Times

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