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Englishyou could hear a pin drop
Meaning: It was completely silent.
Example: “When the judge read the verdict, you could hear a pin drop.”
Origin: A pin is so small that its fall would only be heard in total silence. Versions of the phrase are recorded from the early 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Un ange passe Literally: An angel is passing
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