Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the calm before the storm
idiom
/ðə kɑːm bɪˈfɔːr ðə stɔːrm/
Definition
A period of peace or tranquility that occurs before a time of chaos or trouble.
Examples
- We enjoyed the sunshine, knowing it was just the calm before the storm of the approaching hurricane.
- The team felt an eerie quiet in the locker room, a calm before the storm of the championship game.
Meaning
This phrase refers to a situation where everything seems quiet and serene before something disruptive happens.
Synonyms
- quiet before the storm
- moment of peace
- stillness before chaos
