(as) silent (or quiet) as the grave
Extremely quiet: the huge room was as silent as the grave...- We knew who they were of course, and they were aware of our arrival but they passed on towards the Pontoon and Massbrook silent as the grave.
- Three vans race to the scene but when we arrive it's as quiet as the grave.
- ‘It sure is silent as the grave around here,’ Christian whispered as Eva drew open the wooden gate.
See parent entry: grave