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to sound out
[phrase form: sound]
01
få reda på, utforska
to attempt to learn someone's opinions and intentions through subtle or indirect questioning or conversation
Example
The reporter skillfully sounded the interviewee's political views out without causing discomfort.
Reportern utforskade interviewee's politiska åsikter på ett skickligt sätt utan att orsaka obehag.
She casually sounded out her friend's intentions regarding the upcoming event without directly asking.
Hon utforskade avslappnat sin väns avsikter angående det kommande evenemanget utan att direkt fråga.
02
uttala, ljuda ut
to articulate words in a specific manner
Example
He practiced sounding the new language out, focusing on correct pronunciation.
The news anchor diligently sounded each news report out, maintaining a professional tone.
