The phrase
"collective groan" means that a group of people all expressed their unhappiness or disappointment at the same time, usually creating a loud or audible sound that represents their shared frustration or disapproval.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«collective»
«groan»
Sentences with «collective groan»
- Call a meeting and you could almost hear the collective groan from down the hall. (entrepreneur.com)
- If you've grown used to hearing a collective groan every time you utter the words «brainstorming session», you're not alone. (inc.com)
- While many are curious about how Apple intends to incorporate Beats, one recent preinstallation by Apple was met with a collective groan. (entrepreneur.com)
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