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Out of danger and unharmed, as in It was a challenging climb, so I'm relieved they got home safe and sound. [ c. 1300]
- Why is it called Safe and Sound?
- How do you use safe and sound in a sentence?
- What is another word for safe and sound?
- Is safe and sound a cliche?
Why is it called Safe and Sound?
Meaning 'unharmed, free from injury,' this phrase was first recorded in Middle English around the beginning of the 14th century C.E. It dates to a time when the secondary definition of sound - 'whole, not damaged or injured' - was more commonly used.
How do you use safe and sound in a sentence?
free from danger or injury.
- I'm glad to see you home safe and sound.
- The missing children were found safe and sound.
- He arrived in England safe and sound.
- The rescuers brought the climbers back safe and sound.
- They turned up safe and sound.
What is another word for safe and sound?
What is another word for safe and sound?
| safe | unharmed |
|---|---|
| unscathed | unhurt |
| secure | untouched |
| all right | alive and well |
| in one piece | sound |
Is safe and sound a cliche?
Examples of safe and sound
Alternatively, listen to the average public speaker, not to mention the average safe and sound is a doublet cliche used to emphasize that someone is free from danger and unharmed. ... These, people are still safe and sound, and there is plenty of money to be got when it is required.
