Definition
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。