Do you know the English expression “to break the silence“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Karen: How was the meeting with the boss about the sales?

Ben: It was bad. No one spoke, so I broke the silence with a question.

Does it mean:

a) keep quiet

b) ask a question

c) get angry when it is silent

d) make a noise when it is silent

The answer is below!↓

 

Answer: d) make a noise when it is silent