Meanings
How to pronounce "perfect storm":
AU
A powerful hurricane or other major weather disturbance, especially as produced by a combination of meteorological conditions.
A situation whereby several problems come together and make everything worse.
Example Sentences
1
The combination of heavy rain, strong winds, and high tides created the perfect storm for flooding.
2
The team was already struggling with injuries, and then their star player got sick - it was a perfect storm of misfortune.
3
The economic downturn, coupled with unexpected expenses, led to a perfect storm of financial difficulties for the company.
4
The project was already behind schedule, and then there was a sudden shortage of materials - it was the perfect storm of delays.
5
The singer forgot the lyrics, the band missed their cues, and the sound system malfunctioned - it was a perfect storm of performance mishaps.
