hear the grass grow
The idiom "hear the grass grow" conveys an extreme level of sensitivity to sounds or details, often implying an unusually quiet environment.
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Definition
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(idiomatic)To be highly sensitive to subtle sounds or details.
Example
- In the dead of night, you could almost hear the grass grow.
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(idiomatic)To notice even the smallest changes or details.
Example
- She is so observant, she can hear the grass grow.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hear the grass grow":
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