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calm before the storm

idiom

A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.


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  1. 01

    any port in a storm

    One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in an adverse situation.

  2. 02

    bug storm

    A large number of insects in the air, especially when passed through by a vehicle.

  3. 03

    cook up a storm

    To make a big fuss, generate a lot of unnecessary talk or activity; make a scene.

  4. 04

    eye of the storm

    A period of calm in a tumultuous time.

  5. 05

    storm off

    to leave somewhere angrily

  6. 06

    storm out of the blocks

    To begin rapidly.

  7. 07

    take by storm

    To seize, overpower, or captivate in a sudden and forceful manner.

  8. 08

    weather the storm

    To reach the end of a very difficult situation without too much harm or damage.

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