sound Идиома
sound asleep
sound bite
sound off
sound out
sounding board
wired for sound
safe and sound
They returned safe and sound from a dangerous expedition．他们冒死探险，现已平安归来。
In spite the storm，the plane landed at the airport safe and sound．那架飞机在大风雨中安全降落。
sound sb out
Idiom(s): sound sb outTheme: OPINION
to try to find out what someone thinks (about something).
• I don't know what Jane thinks about your suggestion, but VII sound her out.
• Please sound out everyone in your department.
sound as a dollar
Idiom(s): (as) sound as a dollarTheme: DEPENDABILITY
very secure and dependable.
• This investment is as sound as a dollar.
• I wouldn't put my money in a bank that isn't sound as a dollar.
Sound as a bell
If something or someone is as sound as a bell, they are very healthy or in very good condition.Sound as a pound
(UK) if something is as sound as a pound, it is very good or reliable.high-sounding|high|sound|sounding
adj. Sounding important; said for showing off; too fancy. The politician's speech was full of high-sounding words. Mr. Brown filled his son with many high-sounding ideas about life.safe and sound|safe|sound
adj. phr. Not harmed; not hurt; safe and not damaged. The package arrived safe and sound. The children returned from their trip safe and sound.Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN.
sound effects|effect|effects|sound
n. The noises made to imitate real sounds in a play, movie, or program. Greg agreed to plan the sound effects for the class play. The movie was good but the sound effects were not very true to life.sound off|sound
v. 1. To say your name or count "One! Two! Three! Four!" as you march.
Used as orders in U.S. military service. "Sound off!" said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, "One! Two! Three! Four!" with each step as they marched. 2. informal To tell what you know or think in a loud clear voice, especially to brag or complain. If you don't like the way we're doing the job, sound off! George sounded off about how the game should have been played. The teacher is always sounding off about the students not doing their homework. Compare: SPEAK ONE'S PIECE, SPEAK OUT.
sound out|sound
v. To try to find out how a person feels about something usually by careful questions. Alfred sounded out his boss about a day off from his job. When you see the coach, sound him out about my chances of getting on the basketball team.Synonym: FEEL OUT.
sound sheet|sheet|sound
n., slang, informal A thin low-quality phonograph recording frequently bound into books and magazines for use as promotional or advertising material; it may have either a spoken or a musical message. Don't throw that away; Sue is collecting sound sheets for her market research course.sound truck|sound|truck
n. phr. A truck equipped with loudspeakers. During the senatorial campaign, the streets of the big city were full of sound trucks blaring out messages.sound
soundIn addition to the idioms beginning with sound, also see safe and sound.
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- sound as a bell
- sound bite
- sound off
- sound out
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An sound idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with sound, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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