Keresés
(as) still as a stone
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used to refer to a person or thing that is completely motionless
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "still as a stone" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "still as a stone" lies in the observation that stones or rocks typically remain motionless and unaffected by external factors. The phrase is used to describe someone or something that is completely still, calm, and unchanging, much like an unmoving stone. It conveys a sense of tranquility, stability, and lack of movement or disturbance.
Példa
In the face of adversity, he remained as still as a stone, maintaining his composure and not showing any signs of distress.
The child was so engrossed in the bedtime story that he lay in bed, as still as a stone, listening intently to every word.
The lake was so calm and serene that its surface appeared as still as a stone, reflecting the surrounding landscape.
As the meditation session progressed, she became as still as a stone, finding inner peace and calm.
The child was so engrossed in the bedtime story that he lay in bed, as still as a stone, listening intently to every word.
