sound off

British  

verb

1. to proclaim loudly, as in venting one's opinions, grievances, etc

2. to speak angrily

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sound off Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

Following the hearing, both Republican and Democrat lawmakers sounded off on Bondi.

From Salon

As for actual fans of TPUSA, one got the impression many were watching and commenting with the sound off.

From Salon

For weeks, software engineers have been sounding off on social media, expressing awe and dread about what they are seeing AI systems do.

From The Wall Street Journal

The participants have sounded off against the tax, suggested alternatives and, in some cases, shared about their efforts to weaken their ties to California.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, if Cris is announcing a game, I watch with the sound off.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acknowledge
• assert
• blurt out
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• disclose
• divulge
• profess
• prove
• recognize
• relate
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