Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

you-could-have-heard-a-pin-drop

idiom

/juː kʊd hʌv hɪrd ə pɪn drɒp/

Definition

A phrase used to describe a situation that is extremely quiet.

Examples

When the teacher announced the surprise test, you could have heard a pin drop in the classroom.
The audience was so captivated by the performance that you could have heard a pin drop.
After the shocking news was delivered, you could have heard a pin drop in the room.

Meaning

This expression typically indicates that the environment is so silent that even the faintest sound, like a pin falling to the ground, could be clearly heard. It emphasizes a profound stillness or a moment of suspense in a conversation or setting.