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View synonyms for sound off

sound off

verb

  1. to proclaim loudly, as in venting one's opinions, grievances, etc
  2. to speak angrily
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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]
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Example Sentences

The prime minister was not just sounding off at civil servants insiders claim, but trying to confront gloomy public perceptions that governments can't really make much difference to our lives.

From BBC

Two of the most famed reporters to ever work for the Washington Post are sounding off on owner Jeff Bezos' decision to squash any presidential endorsement from the paper.

From Salon

Speaking in Savannah, Ga., on Tuesday, Trump sounded off on Biden’s mental state and questioned the competency of Vice President Kamala Harris.

However, after Bagnerise sounded off on her ex in April, she took back her statements later that day and apologized for “putting yall in our business,” the Shade Room reported at the time.

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.

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