Get wind of something
Get wind of something
To learn about something secret or private unintentionally.
To learn about something secret or private unintentionally.The expression 'get wind of something' refers to the situation where an individual comes across information that was supposed to be kept confidential or secret, often by accident or through indirect sources. This idiom plays on the metaphor of catching a scent in the wind, suggesting that the information has traveled from its source to the listener as if carried by the breeze. It implies a level of surprise or unplanned discovery, indicating that the person who has 'gotten wind' of the information was not the intended recipient of it. This phrase can be used in various contexts, from personal gossip and rumors to confidential or sensitive information in professional settings.
The expression 'get wind of something' refers to the situation where an individual comes across information that was supposed to be kept confidential or secret, often by accident or through indirect sources. This idiom plays on the metaphor of catching a scent in the wind, suggesting that the information has traveled from its source to the listener as if carried by the breeze. It implies a level of surprise or unplanned discovery, indicating that the person who has 'gotten wind' of the information was not the intended recipient of it. This phrase can be used in various contexts, from personal gossip and rumors to confidential or sensitive information in professional settings.
Use cases
I got wind of the surprise party you're planning for Jenna. Make sure to keep it more secret next time!
The competitors got wind of our new product development. We need to investigate how this leak happened.
Before the official announcement, some journalists got wind of the political scandal, causing a media frenzy.
I accidentally got wind of my best friend's engagement when I overheard her talking to her sister on the phone.
Our team got wind of the company merger before it was formally announced, leading to a lot of speculation.
Somehow, the students got wind of the questions that will be on the final exam. The professor is now changing the test.
The community got wind of the plan to close the local park, and a petition is being organized to stop it.
I got wind of a surprise inspection happening next week, so we have time to prepare and clean up the workshop.
After I got wind of the new policy changes, I started to update our compliance procedures to stay ahead.
The moment I got wind of the sale happening at my favorite store, I rushed over to catch the best deals.
