A perfect storm, e.g. Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
2. a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PERFECT (adjective)
1. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
2. being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
PERFECT (verb)
1. make perfect or complete
PERFECT (noun)
1. a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)
STORM (verb)
1. behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
2. attack by storm; attack suddenly
STORM (noun)
1. a violent commotion or disturbance
2. a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

Hint 3: Anagram

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IMIDO

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