sound off

verb

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

2. to speak angrily

Idioms and Phrases

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

While Thursday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was preempted by a rerun of “Celebrity Family Feud,” continuing ABC’s indefinite suspension of the talk show, some of Kimmel’s late-night colleagues used their platform to sound off.

From Los Angeles Times

The violence has left Rima and her neighbours feeling abandoned and afraid in their own homes, as bullets and shells sounded off outside.

From BBC

Its staff and customers sound off on ICE raids, protests and loss of business.

From Los Angeles Times

As it now exists, it captures the supernatural tingle of little bells, as well as the heart-throb of gongs, all sounding off in the misty distance.

From Los Angeles Times

“So a few people sounding off isn’t necessarily how I would want to draw it up. But they’re the champs. They have that right.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acknowledge 
• assert 
• blurt out 
• concede 
• confide 
• declare 
• disclose 
• divulge 
• profess 
• prove 
• recognize 
• relate 
• reveal