fall silent

Frequency: 8.060.3 per million words

To suddenly become silent, often used for crowds or groups.

silentVERB + ADJECTIVE

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fall

Examples (10)

  • The audience fell silent as the lights dimmed.
  • When the news broke, the usually boisterous room suddenly fell silent.
  • He fell silent in disbelief, staring at the results.
  • The children fell silent when they heard the approaching footsteps.
  • As the principal entered, the classroom fell silent.
  • She fell silent mid-sentence, lost in thought.
  • The entire village fell silent in mourning.
  • He fell silent, unable to articulate his feelings.
  • The music stopped, and the crowd fell silent.
  • After the shocking announcement, the meeting fell silent.