silent as the grave
Meanings
adj
- Saying absolutely nothing (especially about a particular subject).
- Deathly still and silent.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
Perhaps connected to the idea of taking a secret to the grave, or the idea that dead men tell no tales.
Synonyms
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