You could hear the grass grow(ing) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "you could hear the grass grow(ing)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jenne Phuong

2021-11-24 06:11

Meaning of You could hear the grass grow(ing)

You could hear the grass grow(ing) expression

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

The evenings here are so peaceful and quiet that you could hear the grass growing.

Other phrases about:

(as) silent as the grave

Very quiet

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.

Origin of You could hear the grass grow(ing)

"I can hear the grass grow" is the second single by the Move, written by Roy Wood. The song was first released on 31 March 1967. The basis of "I can hear the grass grow" came from photographer Robert Davidson, who had received a letter from an unknown individual that read "I listen to pop music on the radio because where I live it's so bloody quiet that I can hear the grass grow." He promptly told this to Wood, who was inspired enough to write a song regarding the subject.

The Origin Cited: en.wikipedia.org .