safe and sound

Idioms and Phrases

Out of danger and unharmed, as in It was a challenging climb, so I'm relieved they got home safe and sound . [c. 1300]

Example Sentences

"To see them both safe and sound after eight long years would be a dream come true," he said.

From BBC

“All that really was ever important to us was getting her back safe and sound and now that is the case we can all breathe a sigh of relief,” he added.

From BBC

“The Honorable Vital Kamerhe and his family are safe and sound. Their security has been reinforced,” he wrote.

From Seattle Times

"The city is safe and sound, people are living their normal lives," he says.

From BBC

The caption said crews "carefully chiselled" out the cornered kitty and that it was now "safe and sound".

From BBC

Related Words

• active
• athletic
• fresh
• healthful
• hearty
• lively
• normal
• robust
• strong
• tough
• vigorous