something in the wind

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]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Xanthippe	ksahn-teep-pe (Ancient Greek), zan-TIP-ee (English)	Ancient Greek
Paula	['pɔ:lə]
Masoumeh	-	Persian
Mamuka	-	Georgian
Abrams	['eibrəmz]
Bjarke	-	Danish