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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As the dust settles after Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie's victory, plans for his transition team are crystalizing. —

Ross Terrell, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024 Election Day 2024 has come and gone as the dust settles in the battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for President of the United States. —

Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024 As the dust settles, a wave of post-election burnout will undoubtedly leave many of us eager to disconnect, reset, and recover. —

Laura Parker, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 After the dust settles this cycle, analysts will assess whether the same mistakes skewed surveys once again. —

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