The expression "the calm before the storm" is a figurative idiom that is used to refer to a period of temporary peace and calm that typically precedes a new crisis, difficulty, or disastrous event. The origin of this phrase is not definitively known, but it likely stems from the observation of atmospheric conditions, particularly how sometimes, just before a big storm, everything seems quiet and peaceful. It compares this quiet time to moments of peace or quiet before tough times.

What is the origin of the idiom "the calm before the storm" and when to use it?

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the (calm|lull) before (the|another) storm

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Definition und Bedeutung von „the calm before the storm“ im Englischen

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