after\ the\ dust\ clears

after\ the\ dust\ clears
• after the dust clears
• when the dust settles
adv. phr.
When a troubling, confusing, or disastrous event is finally over.

John invited Tim for dinner, but since Tim's father had just died, he replied, "thanks. I'd like to come after the dust settles."


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