silent as the grave
US /ˈsaɪlənt æz ðə greɪv/
・UK /ˈsaɪlənt æz ðə greɪv/
C1
idm.Extremely quiet or completely silent.
The room was silent as the grave during the tense moment.
Video subtitles
Part 1 - Treasure Island Audiobook by Robert Louis Stevenson (Chs 1-6)
- I'll be silent as the grave." End of CHAPTER VI.
I'll be silent as the grave." End of CHAPTER VI.
- I'll be as silent as the grave."
I'll be as silent as the grave."