the dust settles

the dust settles
things quiet down

she hoped that the dust would settle quickly and the episode be forgotten

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the dust settles
— used to talk about what happens when things become clear or calm after a period of change or confusion

I'll call you as soon as the dust settles from the move. [=as soon as I am not busy with moving]

When the dust settled [=when the situation became less confusing] and the votes were recounted, she had won the election.

You should let the dust settle before you make any big decisions.

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Main Entry:dust

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