Meaning of the word "the dust settles" in English

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the dust settles

US /ðə dʌst ˈset.lz/
UK /ðə dʌst ˈset.lz/
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Idiom

1.

when a situation becomes calmer and clearer after a period of change or uncertainty

Example:
We'll make a decision after the dust settles from the merger.
Let's wait for the dust to settle before we discuss this further.
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