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The silence was deafening.

[ðə ˈsaɪ.ləns wəz ˈdef.ən.ɪŋ]

phrase

LanguageEnglish (United Kingdom)

Meaning
  1. The lack of sound was very noticeable and uncomfortable.

Pronunciationðə ˈsaɪ.ləns wəz ˈdef.ən.ɪŋ

How it is usedUsed to describe a situation where a lack of reaction is striking.

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