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]
sound off
| Idioms: sound off |
| WordNet: sound off |
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The verb has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
speak one's opinion without fear or hesitation
Synonyms: opine, speak up, animadvert
Meaning #2:
start playing
Synonym: strike up
Meaning #3:
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Synonyms: complain, kick, plain, quetch, kvetch
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| Evans, Harold (Quotes By) |
| Original "Dragnet" 5 (TV Episode) (1955 Crime TV Episode) |
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