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The idiom "could hear a pin drop" means that it is incredibly quiet or silent, implying that even the slightest noise would be noticeable. It is often used to describe a situation or atmosphere of complete silence or stillness.

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It is often used to refer to a tense situation where everyone is very careful and quiet, waiting for what happens next. It indicates that things are so quiet, that if a pin were to drop, it would be heard. It can be when a large group of people are all focussing their attention on something, maybe watching someone attempting to do something difficult. They may be trying to be careful so as not to distract the person.

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