idiom
wait for the dust to settle
WAYT for the DUST too SET-ul
weɪt fər ðə dʌst tuː ˈsɛtəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
waitforthedusttosettle
Dictionary meaning
wait for a chaotic or turbulent situation to calm down before acting
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