Calm Before The Storm
- Calm Before The Storm
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is commonly used in everyday conversations, especially in situations where people are waiting for something to happen or anticipating a reaction, and is often used to caution or warn someone that things might seem peaceful now, but trouble is brewing.
- Literal Meaning: A period of peacefulness before a storm or turbulent weather
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: A period of quiet or peacefulness before a crisis or chaotic situation
- The calm before the storm: The company's financial reports look good now, but I'm worried about the upcoming audit.
- The calm before the storm: The city is quiet now, but the protesters are planning a big rally for tomorrow.
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