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

"Oh, but there must be something in the wind," rejoined the landlord, "the colonel wouldn't ride out so late else."

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

I thought there was something in the wind.

From The Boy Settlers A Story of Early Times in Kansas by Rogers, W. A. (William Allen)

"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

Yet they knew that there was "something in the wind."

From The Airship "Golden Hind" by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)