Definition
尘埃落定 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'the dust has settled.' It is used metaphorically to describe a situation that has finally been resolved or come to a clear conclusion, often after a period of uncertainty or turmoil. You can use it when discussing the final outcome of events such as elections, legal cases, or personal decisions.
idiom
the dust settleseverything is finally settledthe outcome is clear
Examples
- 尘埃落定，。Xuǎnjǔ jiéguǒ zhōngyú chén āi luò dìng, méiyǒu yìwài.The election results have finally been settled; there were no surprises.
- 尘埃落定，。Děng zhè jiàn shì chén āi luò dìng yǐhòu, wǒmen zài jìhuà xià yí bù.Once this matter has been fully resolved, we can plan the next step.
- ，尘埃落定。Guānsi dǎ le sān nián, xiànzài zǒngsuàn chén āi luò dìng le.The lawsuit dragged on for three years, and now it's finally settled.
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