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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When the dust settles on the gang war that follows, Ju-woon has killed Bong-san, Yeong-do has killed Ju-woon, and Geum-son is in charge of the organization.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 6 June 2025
When the dust settles, this week is a different picture.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 6 June 2025
As the dust settles on Springfield lawmakers punting the issue of the Chicago Transit Authority’s looming fiscal cliff, Mayor Brandon Johnson has a message: Keep the faith.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Forced Back Into Crisis Mode The uncertainty has forced many companies back into crisis mode until the dust settles.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 6 June 2025
When the dust settles, this week is a different picture.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 6 June 2025
As the dust settles on Springfield lawmakers punting the issue of the Chicago Transit Authority’s looming fiscal cliff, Mayor Brandon Johnson has a message: Keep the faith.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Forced Back Into Crisis Mode The uncertainty has forced many companies back into crisis mode until the dust settles.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the dust settles
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“The dust settles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dust%20settles. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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