safe and sound

safe and sound

English Adj
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Definition

Having come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.

Etymology

Conjunction of safe (“not in danger”) and sound (“intact, healthy”). Compare with Old French sauf et sain.

Example Sentences

  • "Come to the Centaur, fetch our ſtuffe from thence: I long that we were ſafe and ſound aboord."
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