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词组 the dust settles
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Idiom
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.
idiomthe dust settlesif the dust settles after a difficult, confusing, or exciting situation, people gradually stop being angry, upset, excited, or confused:When the dust settles, I think we'll see that Mr Darmon's actions have done little damage to the school's reputation.It may take a few days for the dust to settle so both sides can start negotiating again.I'd like to have another try for the contract, but I think I'll wait for the dust to settle first.

the dust settles

1. Literally, the dust stirred up by some activity is no longer in the air. The phrase is often preceded by "when" or "after." We should only start painting when the dust settles after construction is finished.
2. Things return to normal after a period of excitement, a high level of activity, etc. The phrase is often preceded by "when" or "after." I promise to take you to the park after the dust settles and work isn't so hectic.

the dust settles

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the dust clears

COMMON If the dust settles or the dust clears after an argument, a problem or a big change, the situation becomes calmer. Now that the dust has settled, it is clear that nothing much has changed. When the dust cleared from Tuesday's election, Washington state found itself leading the nation in the number of women elected.

the dust settles

things quieten down.
1998 New Scientist The dust is settling on the chaos which ensued when the French sold 110,000 tickets to the World Cup football matches by phone.
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