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Definitie & Betekenis van "[hear] a pin drop"

to hear a pin drop
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wanneer het op een plek erg rustig is

to be able to hear even the quietest of sounds due to the environment being extremely silent
to [hear] a pin drop definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "hear a pin drop" and when to use it?

The exact origin of the idiom "hear a pin drop" is challenging to trace, but it likely emerged from the idea that a room or environment is so quiet that the sound of a pin falling to the ground would be distinctly audible. This expression is used to describe an environment or situation where there is an exceptionally deep and complete silence, typically to emphasize the quietness of the surroundings.

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As the actor delivered the powerful monologue on stage, you could have heard a pin drop in the audience.
When the principal announced the new school policy, the entire assembly fell so silent you could hear a pin drop.
Sarah said she could have heard a pin drop as the audience intently watched the actors on stage.
As the job interview began, the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, making the candidates even more nervous.
I was expecting others to be here but now there's only the two of us and we can hear a pin drop .
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