(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 )

Zesty Y

2023-03-16 04:03

(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.

you could hear the grass grow(ing)

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

so quiet you could hear a pin drop

Extremely quiet.

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.

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

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let your heart rule your head

To do domething based on your emotions rather than for rational reasons

Example:

I can't believe that Tom beat his classmate. He's always the one who let his heart rule his head.

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