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What is 'sound evidence'
The enormous sales figures all over the world are sound evidence
6 sept. 2012 10:47
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The adjective 'sound' here means 'safe' or 'reliable'.
As an adjective it can also mean 'in good condition'.
The foundations were sound.
It's also British English slang to mean 'very good' or excellent.
'The new song by Oasis is sound (as a pound).'
It can also mean severe.
'Manchester United took a sound beating at the weekend.' [They lost heavily]
6 septembre 2012
The meaning of "sound" here is "healthy/stable/solid".
6 septembre 2012
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Gavin
Compétences linguistiques
Chinois (cantonais), Anglais
Langue étudiée
Anglais
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