to sound off
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7.0
- phrasal verb
- /saʊnd ɔf/
- Informal
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expresarse
- If you have strong opinions, sound off and let everyone know what you think.
- sound off in the comments
- chance to sound off
- sound off on the issue
Smut people sound off in the comments.
- Smut people sound off in the comments.
- And there are two examples of this. You could decide that if that relative starts sounding off about politics,
- You could decide that if that relative starts sounding off about politics, that is a boundary for you and you will remove yourself from the room.
Examples
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And then you sound off in a comment not even thinking about the other person.
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The X Factor: This week's ousted singers sound off on where their mentors went wrong.
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If you guys want to see me review this, sound off in the comments.
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Come on, guys, sound off!
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I want to be able to sound off when I want to.
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Check out the results in full below and be sure to sound off with your thoughts left!
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People sound off about their beliefs and feelings; it's a safe place to share.
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Take our informal poll and sound off below with more details.
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If I missed any of your favorite or least favorite TV spinoffs, sound off in the comments below.
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Take our poll, then sound off (thoughtfully) in the comments!
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Synonyms
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1.0
To say you are unhappy about something and want it changed
220
3.4
To say your opinion or feelings openly even when it is difficult
211
2.8
To complain in a high, annoying voice
152
3.5
To say something loudly so people can hear
152
3.2
To say something aloud, especially an opinion or feeling
135
3.1
Give your opinion clearly and firmly even when it is difficult
71
5.6
Suddenly say angry things about someone by speaking or writing
70
4.8
To speak loudly and angrily for a long time
61
4.1
To show strong feelings, especially when angry
44
4.1
Publicly say you are strongly against something or someone
39
4.7
Shout loudly in a deep voice because you are angry or hurt
31
2.7
To say something in a very loud strong voice
28
8.3
To speak rudely and loudly to a person in charge
24
7.9
To say what you think about something
13
4.2
Say something loudly to show strong feeling or get attention
9
6.9
Shout angrily and complain for a long time
7
6.0
To complain loudly in a way that annoys other people
5
3.4
Speak more loudly, often because you are angry or want to be heard
4
4.6
Show strong anger or upset feelings by talking loudly
4
6.8
Complain loudly in public to get attention
4
9.9
To complain often about small things
2
7.4
To complain loudly and make people notice the problem
1
9.0
To speak or write very angrily against something to show strong criticism
1
8.1
To suddenly say something angry without warning
1
9.9
To suddenly get very angry and speak loudly for a long time
1
7.5
To speak angrily and strongly to criticize someone
1
9.9
Shout loudly with strong feeling, often to protest
1
6.7
To criticize someone or something strongly in public
To complain about something in a casual way
To complain about small, unimportant things
To criticize someone or something sharply in public
Antonyms
How Forceful
- Informal
70
4.8
- Informal
9
7.0
220
3.4
43
2.0
788
2.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
sound + off
The verb 'sound' clearly means 'to make a noise', so part of the MWE's meaning is directly derivable; however the particle 'off' does not inherently mean 'to begin', and its contribution here relies on verb–particle patterning (compare 'kick off', 'start off') rather than straightforward compositional logic. Because the sense 'to begin to make a sound' is only partially predictable from the parts and depends on phrasal-verb usage, this is best classified as semi-transparent.
Etymology
Sound off comes from soldiers being told to sound — to make noise — and off — to begin a loud call-and-response. That image of shouting together made the phrase mean 'to express your opinions or complaints loudly'.