Phrase guide
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Sound
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verb
To say something true or meaningful to the listener, especially in contrast to nonsense.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: talk nonsense
verb
To stop someone doing something foolish by persuading them with a powerful argument.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Synonyms: knock some sense into
Antonyms: none provided
History
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