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Quiet as a mouse Meaning in English

expression

ˈkwaɪət/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaʊs
KWAI-uht uhz uh MOWSS
kwˈaɪət/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /maʊs
KWAI-uht az uh MOWSS

释义

Used to describe someone who is very quiet and makes almost no noise, often to avoid attention or not disturb others.

用法与细微差别

This is an idiom, often used in informal or descriptive speech. Typically used for children, shy people, or anyone being deliberately quiet. Not used for silence caused by anger or tension. Can be used after verbs: 'He was as quiet as a mouse.'

例句

When she entered the room, she was quiet as a mouse.

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The children were quiet as a mouse during the movie.

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He sat in the corner, quiet as a mouse.

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She tiptoed past her parents' room, quiet as a mouse, so she wouldn't wake them.

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The puppy was quiet as a mouse while everyone was sleeping.

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You have to be quiet as a mouse if you want to sneak out without anyone noticing.

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