the dust settles
If the dust settles after an argument or big change, the situation becomes calmer:
We thought we'd let the dust settle before discussing the other matter.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Peaceful and tranquil
- calm
- coolness
- dust
- incident
- lazy
- leisurely
- level
- low-key
- peace
- peaceable
- peaceful
- quiet
- quieten
- relaxed
- respite
- restful
- sequestered
- sleepy
- tranquil
- tranquillity
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