Heavy atmosphere In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "heavy atmosphere", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mia Le calendar 2021-03-14 08:03

Meaning of Heavy atmosphere (redirected from a heavy silence/atmosphere )

A heavy silence/atmosphere noun phrase

 Used to describe a situation when people say nothing and feel worried, embarrassed or uncomfortable
 

A heavy silence fell upon the room after Jane refused John's proposal.

Laura doesn't like this heavy atmosphere, so she decides to break it by singing a funny song.

My husband and I had a heavy silence on our first date, because we didn't know what to talk with each other.

Other phrases about:

a pregnant pause/silence

A pause or silence which is full of meaning or sentiment

not a peep from/out of (someone)

Not sound, or a spoken word from someone

silence is golden

Used to advise people that sometimes it is better to not say anything

Grammar and Usage of A heavy silence/atmosphere

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