English / idiom
A Perfect Storm
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A rare and devastating combination of catastrophic events happening simultaneously.
In context
01
Port strikes, freight delays, and sudden fuel surges created a perfect storm for global trade.
02
The retail business collapsed under a perfect storm of inflation and dropping consumer confidence.
Synonyms
confluence of disasters,compounded crisis,worst-case scenario
Antonyms
favorable confluence,golden opportunity,peaceful respite
Collocations
create a perfect storm,brew a perfect storm,weather a perfect storm