in the wind

The phrase "in the wind" is often used to describe something that is about to happen or someone's location being unknown.

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Definition

B2General

(common)Expected to happen soon.

Example

There's change in the wind for the company.
Good news is in the wind.

C1Law Enforcement

(informal)Location is unknown, especially when evading capture.

Example

The suspect is in the wind.

B2General

(common)Being talked about or rumored.

Example

There's a new policy in the wind.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the wind":

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