sounded off; sounding off; sounds off
Definition of sound off
1
: to play three chords before and after marching up and down a line of troops during a ceremonial parade or formal guard mount
2
: to count cadence while marching
3a
: to speak up in a loud voice
b
: to voice one's opinions freely and vigorously
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The first known use of sound off was in 1909
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