something in the wind



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]
See also: wind

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ToirÉAsa-Irish
LornLAWRNEnglish (Rare)
Hafza-Arabic
Amandaə-MAN-də (English), ah-MAHN-dah (Spanish, Italian, German)English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Late Roman
Pehr-Swedish
Kyrylo-Ukrainian