in the wind idiom
（某事）在酝酿中，在热论中
If something is in the wind, people are talking about it and it may happen, but noone is sure.
Rumours of a takeover are in the wind. 有关接管的传言甚嚣尘上。
（某人）逃跑后失踪，消失
If someone is in the wind, they are missing, especially after escaping
The suspects are in the wind. 疑犯在逃失踪。