"when the dust settles" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 尘埃落定之后

Definition

这个表达意思是在混乱、激动或麻烦结束后，情况变得平静、清晰或恢复正常的时候。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语和书面语中常用，比喻混乱过后情况恢复正常。类似“等一切尘埃落定”、“等事情明朗后”。不是指真实的尘埃，而是一种比喻。

Examples

Let's talk when the dust settles.

等**尘埃落定之后**我们再谈。

When the dust settles, things will make more sense.

**尘埃落定之后**，一切都会明朗。

We'll decide what to do when the dust settles.

等**尘埃落定之后**我们再决定怎么办。

Everyone was upset, but we'll see how people feel when the dust settles.

大家都很生气，**尘埃落定之后**再看看大家的感受。

Right now it's crazy, but let's wait until the dust settles before making promises.

现在很混乱，等**尘埃落定之后**再许诺吧。

You'll get clearer answers when the dust settles and everyone knows what's going on.

**尘埃落定之后**，你会得到更清楚的答案，大家都明白情况了。