Children should be seen not heard
Dumb insolence; 'a sullen mare'.
Bite your tongue, don't say a word.
'I'm saying nowt, don't really care'
Soonest mended when least said.
Be quiet and seek to know your God.
Seek still, small voice in silent prayer.
Respectful silence for the dead.
A silent prayer of grateful thanks.
Lost your voice? Cat got your tongue!
Man never speaks, we find him odd.
A pregnant pause in powerful speech
Time to think, to get the point.
Comic timing, pause for laughs.
Tongue tied with embarrassment.
Forgot your lines can't get them out.
Sheer suspense, a deathly hush.
What can I say?I'm lost for words.
Struck dumb and in a state of shock.
I'm rendered speechless, can not talk.
There's nothing really left to say.
You have the right to remain
Silent.