You could have heard a pin drop

Related to word: hear

Idiom

Definition

  1. This phrase describes a situation characterized by complete silence, usually due to heightened interest or surprise among the people present.

    静得能听见针掉在地上的声音(形容非常安静)

    • When the magician revealed the secret, you could have heard a pin drop.

      当魔术师揭晓秘密时,现场静得连一根针掉在地上都能听见。

    • After the president announced his resignation, you could have heard a pin drop at the entire press conference.

      总统宣布辞职后,整个记者会上静得连一根针掉在地上都能听见。

    • When she recounted her experience of escaping a bear, you could have heard a pin drop.

      当她讲述逃离熊的经历时,现场静得连一根针掉在地上都能听见。