the dust settles
idiom
—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.
When the dust settled 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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As the dust settles on Newcastle United’s disappointing 4-1 defeat at fellow Champions League qualification hopefuls Aston Villa on Saturday, any sense of impending crisis has dissipated.
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
That mentality won’t do for SMBs and mom-and-pops, which could be out of business before the dust settles on any forthcoming trade negotiations.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
As the dust settles, the mayor finds himself in a vulnerable position politically after weathering months of criticism from progressive allies and moderate opponents alike that his primary loyalty is to the CTU, not Chicago taxpayers or CPS families.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
As the dust settles on season 1 of the series, the fate of Double K is still up in the air.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
That mentality won’t do for SMBs and mom-and-pops, which could be out of business before the dust settles on any forthcoming trade negotiations.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
As the dust settles, the mayor finds himself in a vulnerable position politically after weathering months of criticism from progressive allies and moderate opponents alike that his primary loyalty is to the CTU, not Chicago taxpayers or CPS families.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
As the dust settles on season 1 of the series, the fate of Double K is still up in the air.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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