wake the dead
The expression "wake the dead" is used to describe extremely loud noises, often in a hyperbolic manner.
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Definition
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(informal, idiomatic)To be so loud or disruptive that it could hypothetically awaken those who are deceased.
Example
- His shouting could wake the dead.
- The music was loud enough to wake the dead.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wake the dead":
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