Out of danger and unharmed, as in It was a challenging climb, so I'm relieved they got home safe and sound. [c. 1300]
safe and sound
| Idioms: safe and sound |
| WordNet: safe and sound |
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
free from danger or injury
Synonym: unhurt
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 | unsound |
| insecure |
| safe (Idiom) |
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Mentioned in
- salubrious
- Safe and Sound (1996 Comedy TV Series)
- Going Ape! (1981 Comedy Film)
- Pirate Treasure: The Sea Chase (1934 Film)
- Safe and Sound: A Benefit in Response to the Brookline Clinic Violence (1996 Album by Various Artists)
- His Love: An Inspirational Collection (2000 Album by Various Artists)
- Borders & Boundaries (2000 Album by Less Than Jake)
- Borders & Boundries [UK Bonus Tracks] (2002 Album by Less Than Jake)
- Ned Finley (Director)
- Low Blow (1986 Mystery Film)
