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the 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. the calm before the storm a quiet period immediately before a period of great activity or trouble the lull before the storm For most teachers, the days just before the school year begins are the calm before the storm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As yet the forces, from whose linking the lightning springs, were held apart, and the silence of nature proclaimed the calm before the storm. |
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