silent

(as) silent as the dead

Totally silent, especially as produces an ominous or foreboding effect. I knew something was wrong when I walked into the meeting room and all the members of the board were silent as the dead. I hate staying in my grandma's house. It gets as silent as the dead at nighttime, and it really creeps me out.

(as) silent as the grave

Totally silent, especially as produces an ominous or foreboding effect. I knew something was wrong when I walked into the meeting room and all the members of the board were silent as the grave. I hate staying in my grandma's house. It gets as silent as the grave at nighttime, and it really creeps me out.

See also: grave, silent

be (as) silent as the grave

To be totally silent, especially as produces an ominous or foreboding effect. I knew something was wrong when I walked into the meeting room and all the members of the board were silent as the grave. I hate staying in my grandma's house. It's as silent as the grave at nighttime, and it really creeps me out.

See also: grave, silent

get the silent treatment

To be ignored or deliberately not spoken to by someone who is angry at one. Well, I must have done something wrong because I've been getting the silent treatment from him all week.

give (one) the silent treatment

To ignore or deliberately avoid talking to one due to being angry at them. Well, I must have done something wrong because he's been giving me the silent treatment all week.

silent but deadly

1. adjective, slang Of an instance of flatulence, making no sound but having an extremely offensive odor. For some reason my farts are always silent but deadly.

2. noun, slang An instance of such flatulence. Someone let out a silent but deadly! Quick, open a window! OK, who's responsible for that silent but deadly?

silent partner

Someone who is closely associated or involved with a business or corporation, typically through financial investment, so as to share in its risks and rewards without participating in its day-to-day operations and management. Primarily heard in US. Dave's father agreed to be a silent partner when we started our company, leaving us to run it once it was set up. In an attempt to crack down on corruption, federal investigators have begun looking into various silent partners that might be financing the drug trade throughout the country.

strong, silent type

cliché A person, especially a man, who exudes strength by taking action without expressing or worrying about their emotions. I've always been attracted to the strong, silent type, but whenever I'm in a relationship with a guy like that, I find it infuriating that he never tells me what he's thinking or includes me in the decision-making process.

the silent majority

A majority of people who hold a certain opinion but do not state it publicly. Although the polls suggested the newcomer would be defeated in the election, the silent majority apparently wanted her in office.

See also: majority, silent

the silent treatment

A punishment in which one completely ignores or refuses to speak to someone. I didn't think he would be so offended by my joke, but he's been giving me the silent treatment for days now.

*silent as the dead

and *silent as the grave

completely silent. (Has ominous connotations because of the reference to death. Usually used to promise someone that you will be silent and therefore not betray a secret. *Also: as ~.) I knew something was wrong as soon as I entered the classroom; everyone was silent as the dead. Jessica is as silent as the grave on the subject of her first marriage. If you tell me what Katy said about me, I promise to be as silent as the grave.

the strong, silent type

a strong, quiet man. Clark looks like the strong, silent type. Actually he is slightly deaf and that's fat, not muscle.

silent majority

A group that makes up a majority of voters but does not widely express its views through marches or demonstrations. For example, They thought they had a convincing case, but they hadn't counted on the silent majority. This idiom was first recorded in 1874 but gained currency in the 1960s, when President Richard Nixon claimed that his policies were supported by a majority of citizens who did not bother to make their views known.

See also: majority, silent

strong silent type

A man of action who is reserved and masks his feelings. For example, Paula always preferred the strong silent type to more extroverted men. Almost never used for a woman, this expression may be obsolescent. [c. 1900]

the silent majority

The silent majority in a country or a group are the large group of people who do not express their opinions publicly. If he talks about a silent majority in favour of this, I think he is mistaken. His consistently poor judgment is a source of deep concern to the silent majority of party members.

See also: majority, silent

give someone the silent treatment

If you give someone the silent treatment, you do not speak to them for a period of time because you are annoyed with them. He fully expected his mother to give him the silent treatment.

See also: give, silent, someone, treatment

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

silent (or quiet) as the grave

very quiet.

See also: grave, silent

the silent majority

the majority of people, regarded as holding moderate opinions but rarely expressing them.

This phrase was first particularly associated with the US President Richard Nixon , who claimed in his 1968 presidential election campaign to speak for this segment of society.

1998 Spectator Independent-thinking columnists claimed a silent majority loathed Di mania and maybe they were right.

See also: majority, silent

the silent treatment

a stubborn refusal to talk to someone, especially after a recent argument or disagreement.

2000 Independent Since the complaint, Ms Thomas , who has worked for the City police since 1994 , claims she has been given the silent treatment.

give somebody/get the ˈsilent treatment

refuse to talk to somebody, usually because you are angry with them; be treated in this way: Are you going to talk to me now, or are you still giving me the silent treatment?

See also: get, give, silent, somebody, treatment

(as) ˌsilent as the ˈgrave

without any noise at all: The playground, which had been filled with the noises of children at play, suddenly became silent as the grave.

See also: grave, silent

the ˌsilent maˈjority

the large number of people in a country who think the same as each other, but do not express their views publicly: The government is appealing to the silent majority to support its foreign policy.The US President, Richard Nixon, used this phrase during the Vietnam War.

See also: majority, silent

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

silent but deadly

and SBD

mod. [pertaining to a release of intestinal gas] soundless but smelling horribly. Who floated that SBD air biscuit?

strong silent type, the

A man of few words but effective action; one who masks his feelings. This phrase, today nearly always used ironically, was extremely popular with women novelists of the early 1900s who used it to depict a very romantic figure. Even today, when it may be obsolescent, it is never used for a woman. Leslie Charteris had it in The Saint and Templar (1978): “I’ve always fancied myself as the strong silent type.” Also see macho.

词组	silent
释义	silent (as) silent as the dead Totally silent, especially as produces an ominous or foreboding effect. I knew something was wrong when I walked into the meeting room and all the members of the board were silent as the dead. I hate staying in my grandma's house. It gets as silent as the dead at nighttime, and it really creeps me out. See also: dead, silent (as) silent as the grave Totally silent, especially as produces an ominous or foreboding effect. I knew something was wrong when I walked into the meeting room and all the members of the board were silent as the grave. I hate staying in my grandma's house. It gets as silent as the grave at nighttime, and it really creeps me out. See also: grave, silent be (as) silent as the grave To be totally silent, especially as produces an ominous or foreboding effect. I knew something was wrong when I walked into the meeting room and all the members of the board were silent as the grave. I hate staying in my grandma's house. It's as silent as the grave at nighttime, and it really creeps me out. See also: grave, silent get the silent treatment To be ignored or deliberately not spoken to by someone who is angry at one. Well, I must have done something wrong because I've been getting the silent treatment from him all week. See also: get, silent, treatment give (one) the silent treatment To ignore or deliberately avoid talking to one due to being angry at them. Well, I must have done something wrong because he's been giving me the silent treatment all week. See also: give, silent, treatment silent but deadly 1. adjective, slang Of an instance of flatulence, making no sound but having an extremely offensive odor. For some reason my farts are always silent but deadly. 2. noun, slang An instance of such flatulence. Someone let out a silent but deadly! Quick, open a window! OK, who's responsible for that silent but deadly? See also: but, deadly, silent silent partner Someone who is closely associated or involved with a business or corporation, typically through financial investment, so as to share in its risks and rewards without participating in its day-to-day operations and management. Primarily heard in US. Dave's father agreed to be a silent partner when we started our company, leaving us to run it once it was set up. In an attempt to crack down on corruption, federal investigators have begun looking into various silent partners that might be financing the drug trade throughout the country. See also: partner, silent strong, silent type cliché A person, especially a man, who exudes strength by taking action without expressing or worrying about their emotions. I've always been attracted to the strong, silent type, but whenever I'm in a relationship with a guy like that, I find it infuriating that he never tells me what he's thinking or includes me in the decision-making process. See also: silent, type the silent majority A majority of people who hold a certain opinion but do not state it publicly. Although the polls suggested the newcomer would be defeated in the election, the silent majority apparently wanted her in office. See also: majority, silent the silent treatment A punishment in which one completely ignores or refuses to speak to someone. I didn't think he would be so offended by my joke, but he's been giving me the silent treatment for days now. See also: silent, treatment Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. silent as the dead and silent as the grave completely silent. (Has ominous connotations because of the reference to death. Usually used to promise someone that you will be silent and therefore not betray a secret. Also: as ~.) I knew something was wrong as soon as I entered the classroom; everyone was silent as the dead. Jessica is as silent as the grave on the subject of her first marriage. If you tell me what Katy said about me, I promise to be as silent as the grave. See also: dead, silent the strong, silent type a strong, quiet man. Clark looks like the strong, silent type. Actually he is slightly deaf and that's fat, not muscle. See also: silent, type McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. silent majority A group that makes up a majority of voters but does not widely express its views through marches or demonstrations. For example, They thought they had a convincing case, but they hadn't counted on the silent majority. This idiom was first recorded in 1874 but gained currency in the 1960s, when President Richard Nixon claimed that his policies were supported by a majority of citizens who did not bother to make their views known. See also: majority, silent strong silent type A man of action who is reserved and masks his feelings. For example, Paula always preferred the strong silent type to more extroverted men. Almost never used for a woman, this expression may be obsolescent. [c. 1900] See also: silent, strong, type The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. the silent majority The silent majority* in a country or a group are the large group of people who do not express their opinions publicly. If he talks about a silent majority in favour of this, I think he is mistaken. His consistently poor judgment is a source of deep concern to the silent majority of party members. See also: majority, silent give someone the silent treatment If you give someone the silent treatment, you do not speak to them for a period of time because you are annoyed with them. He fully expected his mother to give him the silent treatment. See also: give, silent, someone, treatment Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. silent (or quiet) as the grave very quiet. See also: grave, silent the silent majority the majority of people, regarded as holding moderate opinions but rarely expressing them. This phrase was first particularly associated with the US President Richard Nixon , who claimed in his 1968 presidential election campaign to speak for this segment of society. 1998 Spectator Independent-thinking columnists claimed a silent majority loathed Di mania and maybe they were right. See also: majority, silent the silent treatment a stubborn refusal to talk to someone, especially after a recent argument or disagreement. 2000 Independent Since the complaint, Ms Thomas , who has worked for the City police since 1994 , claims she has been given the silent treatment. See also: silent, treatment Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary give somebody/get the ˈsilent treatment refuse to talk to somebody, usually because you are angry with them; be treated in this way: Are you going to talk to me now, or are you still giving me the silent treatment? See also: get, give, silent, somebody, treatment (as) ˌsilent as the ˈgrave without any noise at all: The playground, which had been filled with the noises of children at play, suddenly became silent as the grave. See also: grave, silent the ˌsilent maˈjority the large number of people in a country who think the same as each other, but do not express their views publicly: The government is appealing to the silent majority to support its foreign policy.The US President, Richard Nixon, used this phrase during the Vietnam War. See also: majority, silent Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary silent but deadly and SBD mod. [pertaining to a release of intestinal gas] soundless but smelling horribly. Who floated that SBD air biscuit? See also: but, deadly, silent McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions strong silent type, the A man of few words but effective action; one who masks his feelings. This phrase, today nearly always used ironically, was extremely popular with women novelists of the early 1900s who used it to depict a very romantic figure. Even today, when it may be obsolescent, it is never used for a woman. Leslie Charteris had it in The Saint and Templar (1978): “I’ve always fancied myself as the strong silent type.” Also see macho. See also: silent, strong The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: (as) quiet as the grave (as) silent as the dead (as) silent as the grave silent as the dead silent as the grave be (as) silent as the grave get the silent treatment give somebody/get the silent treatment give someone the silent treatment give (one) the silent treatment References in periodicals archive Silent Space is a not-for-profit project that encourages gardens already open to the public to reserve areas for silent visiting, so that visitors can enjoy the restorative benefits of peacefulness in nature. University of East Anglia: UEA's Earlham Hall to host region's first 'Silent Space' The reason they are known as "silent" strokes is because they can occur without your knowing anything is wrong. Understand the Long-Term Health Impacts of "Silent Strokes": The unnoticed events cause no immediate symptoms, but over time they can affect your memory, cognition, and motor skills Jay and Silent Bob, are characters in the View Askewniverse, where Kevin plays Silent Bob while Jay is played by Jason Mewes. 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot' trailer is a barrel of laughs! "For many, Silent Breach's comprehensive suite of Managed Cybersecurity Services is the perfect fit. Silent Breach Establishes Security Operating Center (SOC) in Singapore Another said: "how did @piersmorgan not burst out laughing when that bloke told him to 'be silent'." ITV's Piers Morgan told to 'be silent' by angry Good Morning Britain guest; The professor pointed and raised his voice at the host Taking this as inspiration, The Silent Pool Gin Garden 2019 will examine plant technologies and the "greening" of inner city spaces. Silent Pool Gin to create garden for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019; Plus, here's everything you need to know about buying tickets for the world-famous garden event tribute to Franz The Silent -Night-in Oberndorf Next door, the old vicarage houses the new Silent Night Museum Oberndorf, which explores the history of the song. All is calm... all is bright; The classic carol Silent Night was first performed in 1818, on Christmas Eve in Austria. SARAH MARSHALL retraces the iconic carol's roots in this magical part of the world India's Chennai and Pune airports are both silent while Singapore's Changi Airport went silent earlier this year. Attention, please. This is your final announcement at KLIA and klia2 The play does include projected subtitles, as one would expect within a classic silent film. Wheaton Drama to bring silent film to life on stage As part of the collaboration, the two firms will identify which non-cyber lines of business and industries are more likely to be exposed to silent cyber-related losses. AIR Worldwide and Capsicum Re Collaborate to Enhance Silent Cyber Models The candidates are also making hectic efforts to lure the silent voters. All parties think silent voters' role to be decisive Silent Circle, a provider of enterprise and government mobile security, privacy, protection and compliance solutions, has announced the general availability of the GoSilent Server, the company said. GoSilent server launched by Silent Circle With this event series, the foundation is working with local musicians to replicate the ambiance of early silent films, "enhancing the mood and atmosphere of each silent film, divulging its veiled imageries and deciphering its connotations. enLIVE 3 makes some noise for silent film If you want to chat and grab a drink with friends, just take off your headphones and the room will be silent - except for the toe tapping and out of tune singing. Disco with a twist at museum
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