catch wind of (something)
catch wind of (something)
To become aware of something, especially something being kept secret, through indirect means. If Mom catches wind of this prank we're planning, we'll be grounded for the rest of the summer. If the press catches wind of this, the campaign will be over.
See also: catch, of, wind
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
- a bird in hand
- a bird in the hand
- a fast talker
- a horse of another
- a horse of another color
- a horse of another colour
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a straw will show which way the wind blows