the dust settles

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the dust settles

if the dust settles after an argument, a problem, or an event which has caused a lot of changes, the situation becomes calmer We decided to let the dust settle before trying to deal with any other problems. You'd better wait until the dust settles before you mention anything else.

See bite the dust, gather dust, see for dust, turn to dust

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