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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]

Example Sentences

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In her post-debate reaction, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow repeated the wisdom many TV experts have shared about debates, which is that you can ascertain all you need to know with the sound off.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

Readers of the Los Angeles Times sound off on DeShaun Foster becoming UCLA’s new football coach,

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2024

After the sentencing, St Cyr took to social media to sound off.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

The island's alert system — in which 80 green towers sound off an alarm in the case of a natural disaster — was never activated.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2023

With the sound off, he could just catch bits and pieces of the conversation.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers

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