Could Have Heard a Pin Drop?

something that you say in order to describe a situation where there was complete silence, especially because people were very interested or very surprised by what was happening: Margaret's ex-husband turned up at the wedding. Honestly, you could have heard a pin drop.

What does it mean when you could hear a pin drop?

—used to say that it was so quiet that the smallest noise could be heard After he announced that he was leaving, you could hear a pin drop in the office.

Can you hear a pin drop similar phrases?

synonyms for could hear a pin drop
  • peaceful.
  • reticent.
  • silent.
  • soft.
  • hushed.
  • muffled.
  • mute.
  • reserved.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.