“The calm before the storm”
Definición
A quiet period before trouble or intense activity begins.
Ejemplos
Examples
“The office was quiet, but it felt like the calm before the storm.”
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The office was quiet, but it felt like _____.Compare with the original example
The office was quiet, but it felt like the calm before the storm.
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- What does "The calm before the storm" mean?
- "The calm before the storm" means a quiet period before trouble or intense activity begins.
- How do you use "The calm before the storm" in a sentence?
- Example: "The office was quiet, but it felt like the calm before the storm."
- Should I interpret "The calm before the storm" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.