[Idiom] LET THE DUST SETTLE. - Navigating Through Uncertainty: When to Take Action
Let the dust settle.
Wait for a situation to become clear.
Let the dust settle" is a metaphorical expression used to advise someone to wait until a situation becomes clearer or less chaotic before taking action or making a decision. Imagine a scuffle kicking up dust that obscodes vision: the advice suggests waiting until the due subsides so one can see more clearly and proceed in a calculated and informed manner.
Example Sentences
We'll make a decision once the dust settles.
We'll decide once things have calmed down.
After their heated argument, they decided to let the dust settle before discussing the issue again.
They decided to cool down after their argument before discussing the issue again.
They opted to delay the meeting for a few days to let the dust settle and allow emotions to cool down.
They delayed the meeting to allow emotions to calm down.