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in the wind

Fig. about to happen. There are some major changes in the wind. Expect these changes to happen soon. There is something in the wind. We'll find out what it is soon.

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in the wind

likely to happen soon Did he know that a promotion and pay raise were in the wind?

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in the wind

Likely to occur, as in "He knew Gattis had guessed what was in the wind and was pretty unhappy about it" (Clive Egleton, A Different Drummer, 1985). This metaphoric expression alludes to perceiving something being brought or blown by the wind. [Late 1500s] Also see get wind of; something in the wind.

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in the wind

Likely to occur; in the offing: Big changes are in the wind.

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