perfect storm
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A situation where several problems combine to create a severe crisis
tình huống mà nhiều vấn đề kết hợp gây ra khủng hoảng nghiêm trọng
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Examples
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “perfect storm” mean?
A situation where several problems combine to create a severe crisis Literally: a storm with perfect conditions
Is “perfect storm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.