sound off


verb(intr, adverb)
  1. to proclaim loudly, as in venting one's opinions, grievances, etc

  2. to speak angrily

Words Nearby sound off

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How to use sound off in a sentence

  • For those of us who are not outright fans of fantasy, such an abstract of the plot may sound off-putting.

    Great Weekend Reads | Malcolm Jones, Lucy Scholes, Jacob Silverman, Drew Toal | September 18, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Mabyn suggested in a tone that he laboured to make sound off-hand.

    Two on the Trail | Hulbert Footner

Other Idioms and Phrases with sound off

sound off

Express one's views vigorously and loudly, as in Dad's always sounding off about higher taxes. This expression probably comes from the original meaning, that is, “strike up a military band.” [Early 1900s]

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