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

Our captain looked as pleased as Punch, and we all saw there was something in the wind.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 by Various

"Do you think there's something in the wind, sir?" asked Sefton, as the Calder, in station with the rest of her flotilla, was slipping along at 18 knots.

From With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

Brian looked out from his shelter with troubled eyes, for there was something in the wind of which he had no inkling.

From Nuala O'Malley by Bedford-Jones, H.

The writer passed on strongly impressed with the thought that, sure enough, there was something in the wind.

From The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry With Legends of the Surrounding Country by Barry, Joseph