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

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

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

When I arrived at the barracks, I saw at once that there was something in the wind, and pulled up alongside the barrack railings, determined to watch the progress of events.

From The Invasion by Le Queux, William

"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

There's something in the wind, and I wish I knew what it is.

From Rodney The Partisan by Castlemon, Harry