adv. phr. When a troubling, confusing, or disastrous event is finally over. John invited Tim for dinner, but since Tim's father had just died, he replied, "Thanks. I'd like to come after the dust settles."
AFTER THE DUST CLEARS
Meaning of AFTER THE DUST CLEARS in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012