一言不发

yīyánbùfā

HSK 7

一言不发 — yīyánbùfā

  1. to not say a word; remain silent

    开会的时候,他一言不发,大家都觉得气氛很尴尬。 kāihuì de shíhòu tā yīyánbùfā dàjiā dōu juéde qìfēn hěn gāngà — During the meeting he didn't say a word; everyone felt the atmosphere was awkward.