the dust settles

phrase

—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.

Examples of the dust settles in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Things could feel unclear before the dust settles, so hold off on making impulsive decisions. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

As the dust settles, John flees, but Zoe comes with a gun to finish off Hal in the rubble. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Bank reserves are roughly unchanged once the dust settles, because the reserves Treasury pays out to the bond seller are pulled back in when the bill buyer pays Treasury. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

But the size of that benefit depends heavily on the terms negotiated, the fee structure of any company involved and the borrower's tax situation once the dust settles. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the dust settles

• decretals
• nonmetals
• kettles
• metals
• nettles
• petals