(as) silent as the grave In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) silent as the grave", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2023-03-16 04:03

Meaning of (as) silent as the grave

Synonyms:

(as) silent as the dead , quiet as a mouse

(as) silent as the grave simile

Very quite

That house always gives me the creeps because it's as silent as the grave.

As the darkness falls upon the village, the streets become silent as the grave.

Other phrases about:

you could hear the grass grow(ing)

It is so quiet that you would be able to hear even the tiniest sounds.

shut up like a clam

Used when one suddenly becomes quiet because one is nervous, upset, or does not want to mention a particular topic.

by stealth

Do something silently, secretly.

keep quiet

1. To keep silent.

2. To prevent someone from divulging information.

Origin of (as) silent as the grave

The origin of this phrase is not clear, probably based on the figurative usage of the word "grave".
 

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