idiom
a perfect storm
ah PER-fekt STORM
ə ˈpɜːrfɪkt stɔːrmListen
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Syllable breakdown
aperfectstorm
Dictionary meaning
A combination of several negative factors occurring simultaneously, creating an especially bad situation.
Examples
- A perfect storm of supply delays, rising costs, and falling demand hit the sector.
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