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calm before the storm
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the calm before the storm

a peaceful and quiet period before a period of activity or trouble. The family are arriving this afternoon so I'm just sitting down with a cup of coffee, enjoying the calm before the storm.

See also: before, storm

the calm before the storm

a quiet period immediately before a period of great activity or trouble. For most teachers, the days just before the school year begins are the calm before the storm.

See also: before, storm

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