to disappear completely like smoke and mist; used to describe feelings, troubles, or things that have evaporated or cleared up entirely

(idiom) dispersed by the wind and scattered like clouds; used to describe friends and relatives who were once together but have since drifted apart and lost touch

Describes something being completely scattered or routed; separated and fleeing in all directions like falling stars and dispersing clouds.

Describes a crisis settling down, clouds scattering, and things returning to their usual state