অনুসন্ধান করুন
(as) silent as the grave
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used to refer to a place that is completely silent or quiet, with no noise or sound at all
What is the origin of the idiom "silent as the grave" and when to use it?
The idiom "silent as the grave" originates from the perception of graves as places of profound stillness and quietness, accentuating the absence of sound or noise. The phrase conveys a sense of extreme silence and is often used to describe a situation or atmosphere where there is a complete lack of noise or conversation, emphasizing the eerie or solemn quality associated with a graveyard.
উদাহরণ
The room fell silent as the grave when the teacher walked in, signaling the start of the exam.
As the detective entered the crime scene, the air became as silent as the grave, heightening the tension in the room.
When the power went out during the night, the house became as silent as the grave, creating an eerie atmosphere.
In the aftermath of the intense storm, the neighborhood was as silent as the grave, with no electricity or sounds of activity.
When the power went out during the night, the house became as silent as the grave, creating an eerie atmosphere.
