Safe and sound Meaning in English
expression
ˈseɪf/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsaʊnd
SAFE-uhnd-SOWND
sˈeɪf/ /ˈænd/ /sˈaʊnd
SAFE-and-SOWND
Definition
Unharmed and not hurt, especially after being in danger; completely safe.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is used after a potentially dangerous or worrying situation. It is informal and usually comes after verbs like 'arrive,' 'return,' or 'bring.' Do not use to describe things, only for people.
Spanish: sano y salvoPortuguese (BR): são e salvo - ilesoPortuguese (PT): são e salvoChinese (Simplified): 安然无恙Chinese (Traditional): 安然無恙Hindi: सुरक्षित और सलामतArabic: سليم ومعافىBengali: নিরাপদ ও সুস্থ - অক্ষতRussian: жив-здоров - цел и невредимJapanese: 無事でVietnamese: bình an vô sựKorean: 무사히 - 안전하게Turkish: sağ salim - sapasağlamUrdu: خیریت سے - صحیح سلامتIndonesian: selamat dan sehat - baik-baik saja
Example Sentences
He arrived safe and sound after his long journey.
basic
The children came home safe and sound.
basic
I'm glad you are safe and sound.
basic
Thankfully, everyone made it out of the building safe and sound.
natural
You can relax now—they're both safe and sound.
natural
After the storm, we were just happy to see everyone safe and sound.
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