Let the dust settle

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Waiting for a situation to become calm or clear before taking action or making a decision.

After the argument, I decided to let the dust settle before discussing the issue again.
Visual representation of "let the dust settle" - Waiting for a situation to become calm or clear before taking action or making a decision.

Often appears as...

  • let the dust settle before
  • let the dust settle and

Usage tips

Neutral

Idiomatic

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Post-Conflict

Use after arguments or disagreements to imply giving time for emotions to settle.

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They had a big fight but agreed to let the dust settle before talking again.
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Not Immediate

It suggests delaying response or decision until things are clearer or calmer.

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After the scandal, the company let the dust settle before issuing a statement.
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Uncertain Situations

Ideal for situations where the outcome or the future is uncertain.

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When the market crashed, investors chose to let the dust settle before buying more stocks.
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