The “eye of the storm” idiom invokes comparison to a meteorological phenomenon in the center of wind storms, such as cyclones and hurricanes, where an “eye, ” or relatively calm area of low pressure, forms in the midst of swirling, turbulent storm winds. Metaphorically, then, the idiom can refer to a period of respite in the middle of a conflict, or a person who retains her composure despite being surrounded by chaos.