hear a peep

Frequency: 3.01.2 per million words

to perceive a small, quiet sound (often used in the negative)

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Examples (10)

  • I haven't heard a peep from the kids since they went upstairs.
  • The baby finally fell asleep and we didn't hear a peep all night.
  • If I hear another peep out of you, you're going to your room.
  • They waited for a response, but didn't hear a peep.
  • The neighbors are so quiet; I haven't heard a peep from them lately.
  • We listened at the door but couldn't hear a peep through the thick wood.
  • Has the manager heard a peep from the clients regarding the proposal?
  • I don't want to hear a single peep out of any of you during the movie.
  • Not a peep of protest was heard from the audience after the decision.
  • Even after an hour of searching, we didn't hear a peep from the missing kitten.