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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Ultimately, when the dust settles, only one team will reign supreme to lift the 121st World Series trophy.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Stocks are rallying in premarket trading as the dust settles.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
After the dust settles, sudden or ongoing changes within the company can be a warning sign.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Quite likely, when the dust settles, everything will be in your favor.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Stocks are rallying in premarket trading as the dust settles.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
After the dust settles, sudden or ongoing changes within the company can be a warning sign.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Quite likely, when the dust settles, everything will be in your favor.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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