eye of the storm1.

the eye of the hurricane & the eye of the storm1.

Lit. the area of calm in the center of a tornado, hurricane, or cyclone. •

It is calm and peaceful in the eye of the storm.

2. Fig. a temporary peaceful time amidst more trouble and strife yet to come. •

Don't relax. This is the eye of the storm. The lunch hour rush is over, but the dinner rush will start soon.