In the wind

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Something that is about to happen or likely to happen.

Changes at the company are in the wind.
Visual representation of "in the wind" - Something that is about to happen or likely to happen.

Often appears as...

  • changes are in the wind
  • trouble is in the wind
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Anticipation

Use 'in the wind' to express the feeling that an event is about to take place soon.

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There's a sense of excitement in the wind, as the carnival draws closer.
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Uncertainty

'In the wind' often suggests a lack of certainty or evidence about the impending event.

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I heard layoffs are in the wind, but nothing's confirmed yet.
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Speculation

It is often used to indicate rumors or speculations regarding future happenings.

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Is retirement in the wind for the company's long-standing CEO?
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