The calm before the storm
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a time when everything seems peaceful or fine before serious problems arise
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What is the origin of the idiom "the calm before the storm" and when to use it?

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.

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The calm before the storm was a propitious sign that their outdoor event would proceed smoothly.
The peaceful negotiations seemed like the calm before another storm of disputes and disagreements among the nations.
Following the calm before the storm of intense preparations, the team was ready to face the challenges of the upcoming competition.
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The calm before the storm was a propitious sign that their outdoor event would proceed smoothly.
The peaceful negotiations seemed like the calm before another storm of disputes and disagreements among the nations.
Following the calm before the storm of intense preparations, the team was ready to face the challenges of the upcoming competition.
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