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.

    靜得能听见针掉在地上的聲音(形容非常安靜)

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

      當魔術師揭曉秘密時,現場靜得連一根針掉在地上都能聽見。

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

      總統宣布辭職後,整個記者會上靜得連一根針掉在地上都能聽見。

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

      當她講述逃離熊的經歷時,現場靜得連一根針掉在地上都能聽見。