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What does utter nary a sound mean?

"Utter nary a sound" means to make absolutely no noise at all.

Here's a breakdown:

* Utter: To speak or say something.

* Nary: Not any; none at all.

* Sound: A noise.

So, "utter nary a sound" literally means to "speak not any sound", which is a more emphatic way of saying "be completely silent".

Example:

"The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, and everyone sat motionless, uttering nary a sound."

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