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sound off

phrasal verb
If someone sounds off, they express their opinions strongly and rather rudely without being asked.
[informal, disapproval]
Some people sound off about something without really deciding what they think aboutit. [VP + about/on]
[Also VERB PARTICLE]
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sound off in British English

verb (intr, adverb)
1. 
to proclaim loudly, as in venting one's opinions, grievances, etc
2. 
to speak angrily

sound off in American English

1.  US
a. 
to speak in turn, as in counting off for a military formation
b. 
to count cadence in marching
2.  US, Slang
a. 
to give voice freely to opinions, complaints, etc.
b. 
to speak in a loud or offensive way, as in boasting
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Examples of 'sound off' in a sentence
sound off

On the TV was a pre-season exhibition baseball game with the sound off.
Wood, Bari DOLL'S EYES
Right before I wrote the sound off to nerves, we heard a soft moan.
Anita Anderson SUMMER OF SECRETS (2003)
It had helped relieve his irritation to sound off at Emilio's teacher; but it hadn't been fair.
Debbie Macomber ANGELS EVERYWHERE (2002)

Chinese translation of 'sound off'

sound off

(inf)

vi

  1. to sound off (about sth) (就某事)夸(誇)夸(誇)其谈(談) ((jiù mǒushì) kuākuā qí tán)
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Nearby words of
sound off

  • soul
  • sound
  • sound asleep
  • sound off
  • sound out
  • soundly
  • soundtrack

Related terms of
sound off

  • to sound off (about sth)
  • sound out
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