a hush fell over

hush fell over

A sudden silence occurred (among those present) in an otherwise noisy setting. A hush fell over the audience as the famous pianist took the stage.
See also: fell, hush, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a hush fell over someone or something

Fig. a sudden silence enveloped something or a group. As the conductor raised his arms, a hush fell over the audience. The coach shouted and a hush fell over the locker room.
See also: fell, hush, over
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • hush fell over
  • fell
  • fall to (something)
  • hook, line and sinker
  • hook, line, and sinker
  • fall between
  • fall between (two things)
  • fall on(to) (someone or something)
  • fall down
  • fall on face