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sound off

British  

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
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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Plus, WSJ readers sound off on their EVs, what happened when a man fell in love with Gemini and AI companies that “come in peace.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

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

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Alonso might reasonably point out that other drivers make critical comments about rivals, do questionable things, and sound off on the radio, and are not tarred with the same brush.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2023

“For years I’ve been listening to Buddy sound off on the subject of actors,” he said.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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