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
AnŽE-Slovene
DexDEKSEnglish
MissyMIS-eeEnglish
Joannajo-AN-ə (English), yaw-AHN-nah (Polish)English, Polish, Biblical
Kishori-Indian, Marathi
Mathiasmah-TEE-ahs (German)French, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish