We will weather the storm together.
weather the storm
idiom B1
To reach the end of a very difficult situation without too much harm or damage.
Origin
disputed originNautical: a ship that 'weathers' a storm survives it at sea; figurative use from the 17th century.
The company faced a difficult year, but they managed to weather the storm by cutting unnecessary costs.
Despite the sudden economic downturn that threatened to bankrupt the firm, the experienced leadership team successfully weathered the storm and emerged stronger than before.
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any port in a storm
One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in an adverse situation.
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bug storm
A large number of insects in the air, especially when passed through by a vehicle.
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calm before the storm
A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.
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cook up a storm
To make a big fuss, generate a lot of unnecessary talk or activity; make a scene.
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eye of the storm
A period of calm in a tumultuous time.
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how's the weather
Indicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.
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keep a weather eye open
to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying one's full attention.
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make heavy weather
To make progress only with difficulty.