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peace and quiet
Idioms and Phrases
Tranquillity and freedom from disturbance. This phrase's redundancy— quiet here does not mean “lack of sound†but “peacefulnessâ€â€”gives added emphasis. It often is used in wishes for this condition, as in All I want is a little peace and quiet . [Mid-1800s]Example Sentences
As for Mashharawi, she said her vision for reconstruction involves something a lot more basic than energy: peace and quiet.
Her family home was happy but noisy - she has four sisters - and Dr Tabiri would often seek out the peace and quiet of the local youth community centre so that she could study.
Yet within minutes the street's peace and quiet was shattered by the screech of glass cutters, the baying of startled dogs, then shouts of "police."
In the past, islanders didn't hang washing outside as a mark of respect for the Sabbath - and on occasions some church-goers even chained up children's swings to help ensure peace and quiet.
“This is the spot where he would always sit. We would sit around him, making sure not to disturb him. He loved peace and quiet.â€
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