expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
intimidating enough to silence a crying child
Idiomatic phrase describing someone or something so formidable, authoritative, or frightening that even a crying child would fall silent. Often used hyperbolically.
彼は泣く子も黙る鬼コーチだ。
He is a coach so strict that even a crying child would fall silent.
あの先生
That teacher is famous for being intimidating enough to silence a crying child.