Be (as) sound as a dollar In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be (as) sound as a dollar", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zack Phuc calendar 2021-06-29 02:06

Meaning of Be (as) sound as a dollar

Be (as) sound as a dollar idiom

If something is (as) sound as a dollar, it is very secure, very firm or can be trusted.

She told me that the investment was as sound as a dollar. I'm glad I did not trust her because she lost everything.

This fire alarm is sound as a dollar. It goes off every time it detects smoke.

The cottage is old but it's still as sound as a dollar.

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uncut

Unchanged, be stable. 

(as) sure as a gun

With absolute certainty; decisively
 

watch (someone's) back

Protect one from harm caused by unforeseen events
 

stick to (one's) guns

To indicate refusing to change one's actions or belief about something in spite of criticism.

Grammar and Usage of Be (as) sound as a dollar

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Be (as) sound as a dollar

This idiom is believed to have become popular when the American dollar was still a secure and dependable currency of the world. However, the global economic circumstances changed and rendered it less strong.

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