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peace and quiet
Tranquillity and freedom from disturbance. This phrase's redundancy— quiet here does not mean “lack of sound” but “peacefulness”—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
"The peace and quiet is nice now and just being able to get on with my life is lovely but I've a few more fights with Welsh government to come," he added.
"I like peace and quiet," she says.
Their tactics mean the peace and quiet of the neighbourhood continues uninterrupted.
There is also an area with beds they can retreat to if they need some peace and quiet.
Now, my kids did this all the time during the summer and, honestly, the peace and quiet came as a relief.
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