Definition
The phrase ‘the calm before the storm’ is used to describe a period of relative peace and quiet that precedes an event or situation of great intensity or danger.
Examples
We had a few days of calm before the storm of the final exams.
The silence was eerie, like the calm before the storm.
The week before the hurricane was the calm before the storm.
The days passed in peaceful silence, the calm before the storm.
We had a few days of calm before the storm of the final exams.
Origin
This expression first appeared in English writing during the early 19th century and is thought to be a reference to the lull in a battle before the fighting resumes.
FAQs
Is ‘the calm before the storm’ a proverb?
Yes, it is an idiom that has been around for many years.
What does ‘the calm before the storm’ mean?
It is a phrase used to describe a period of relative peace and quiet that precedes an event or situation of great intensity or danger.