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Region: General | Usage example: The office stayed calm in the eye of the storm of restructuring.

Eye of the storm

Meaning

A calm center in the middle of chaos.

Usage

Used when describing peaceful moments within turmoil.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Hurricane center where winds are calm.

Used in journalism and figurative speech.

Related Idioms

Calm before the storm

A peaceful period preceding chaos.

Ride out the storm

Endure hardship until it passes.

Weather the storm

Stay calm until a crisis passes.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.