I will wait for the dust to settle before I decide.
wait for the dust to settle
idiomTo let a situation calm down, become clear or certain, before taking any action.
After the company announced major changes, the staff decided to wait for the dust to settle before applying for new roles.
In the wake of the sudden political scandal, the investors chose to wait for the dust to settle rather than making any hasty decisions regarding their portfolios.
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beat the dust
To perform curvets too precipitately or too low.
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bite the dust
To die.
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bust the dust
To clean dust off something, such as with a vacuum cleaner.
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can't wait
To eagerly anticipate; to find it hard to wait for a forthcoming pleasurable event.
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catch dust
To be rarely used.
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collect dust
To remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.
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dust mouse
A dust bunny.
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dust off a batter
for a pitcher to throw a pitch at or near the batter, typically to frighten the batter or to have him stand farther away from home plate.