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.

英語での「(as) silent as the grave」の定義と意味

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