sound

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HIGH-SOUNDING,

SAFE AND SOUND.

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safe and sound

[safe and 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./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sound off

[sound off] {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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sound out

[sound out] {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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sound effects

[sound effects] {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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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