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."
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
when the dust settles — when the fight is finished, when it is calm again, when the lights go on Abortion is a serious issue, but when the dust settles, women will be able to choose … English idioms
when the dust settles — ► when the dust settles when things quieten down. Main Entry: ↑dust … English terms dictionary
When the Dust Settles — Infobox Album Name = When the Dust Settles Type = studio Artist = Downsyde Released = December 2004 Recorded = 2004 Genre = Hip hop Length = 69:16 Label = Obese Producer = Optamus, Dazastah, Cheeky, Armee Reviews = *… … Wikipedia
when the dust settles — after an activity stops. We always believed that when the dust settled, the court would rule in our favor. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form until the dust settles: You meet lots of people when you travel on business, and until the dust… … New idioms dictionary
when the dust clears — is a way to say when everything s finished and the results are seen. ( When the dust settles is also used) … The small dictionary of idiomes
when the dust settles — adverb after an active or heated period … Wiktionary
the dust settles — things quiet down she hoped that the dust would settle quickly and the episode be forgotten * * * the dust settles used to talk about what happens when things become clear or calm after a period of change or confusion I ll call you as soon as the … Useful english dictionary
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… … Словарь американских идиом
after the dust clears — or[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. / … Dictionary of American idioms
after the dust clears — or[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. / … Dictionary of American idioms
