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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something in the wind

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

Ah, yes, but there’s something in the wind.

From Dorrien of Cranston by Mitford, Bertram

I guess there’ll be something in the wind around Old Ti ’fore long, hey?”

From With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga by Foster, W. Bertram

But later on, an uncomfortable suspicion came to him that there was something in the wind.

From Under Boy Scout Colors by Ames, Joseph Bushnell

I knew, sir, when I got the telegram there was something in the wind.

From Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" by Stables, Gordon