after\ the\ dust\ clears — • after the dust clears • when the dust settles adv. phr. When a troubling, confusing, or disastrous event is finally over. John invited Tim for dinner, but since Tim s father had just died, he replied, thanks. I d like to come after the dust… … Словарь американских идиом
after the dust clears — or[when the dust settles] {adv. phr.} When a troubling, confusing, or disastrous event is finally over. * /John invited Tim for dinner, but since Tim s father had just died, he replied, Thanks. I d like to come after the dust settles. / … Dictionary of American idioms
after the dust clears — or[when the dust settles] {adv. phr.} When a troubling, confusing, or disastrous event is finally over. * /John invited Tim for dinner, but since Tim s father had just died, he replied, Thanks. I d like to come after the dust settles. / … Dictionary of American idioms
when\ the\ dust\ settles — • after the dust clears • when the dust settles adv. phr. When a troubling, confusing, or disastrous event is finally over. John invited Tim for dinner, but since Tim s father had just died, he replied, thanks. I d like to come after the dust… … Словарь американских идиом
the dust settles — things quiet down she hoped that the dust would settle quickly and the episode be forgotten * * * the dust settles 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 … Useful english dictionary
(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… … New idioms dictionary
when the dust settles — after an activity stops. We always believed that when the dust settled, the court would rule in our favor. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form until the dust settles: You meet lots of people when you travel on business, and until the dust… … New idioms dictionary
when the dust settles — adverb after an active or heated period … Wiktionary
let the dust settle — If you let the dust settle, or wait till the dust settles, you wait until things have become calmer or have returned to normality after conflict or a problem … The small dictionary of idiomes
dust — ► NOUN 1) fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter. 2) any material in the form of tiny particles: coal dust. 3) an act of dusting. ► VERB 1) remove dust from the surface of. 2) cover lightly with a powdered… … English terms dictionary
