Not a peep from him In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "not a peep from him", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-09-15 11:09

Meaning of Not a peep from him (redirected from not a peep from/out of (someone) )

Not a peep from/out of (someone) noun phrase informal

Not sound, or a spoken word from someone

There isn't a peep from my baby when she sleeps.

Since the exam started, there hasn't been a peep out of the students!

Other phrases about:

a heavy silence/atmosphere

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

a pregnant pause/silence

A pause or silence which is full of meaning or sentiment

silence is golden

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

Origin of Not a peep from/out of (someone)

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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stolen fruit is (the) sweetest

People tend to like forbidden or illegal things just because they are forbidden or illegal.

 

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He must have believed that stolen fruit is the sweetest, and he, therefore, cheated on his partner.

 

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