deafening silence

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Noun

deafening silence (usually uncountable, plural deafening silences)

(idiomatic) A noteworthy silence, or absence of response, especially one signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm.
The suggestion that they work through the holidays met with deafening silence.

Translations

noteworthy silence or absence or response signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm

French: silence de mort (fr) m
Russian: гробовое молча́ние (grobovoje molčánije)

Spanish: silencio ensordecedor
Swedish: knäpptyst (sv)

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