The silence was deafening.
[ðə ˈsaɪ.ləns wəz ˈdef.ən.ɪŋ]
phrase
LanguageEnglish (United Kingdom)
Meaning- 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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