safe and sound
The origin and history of safe and sound.
Etymology
A pairing of safe (“not in danger”) and sound (“intact, healthy”); compare Old French sauf et sain.
The origin and history of safe and sound.
A pairing of safe (“not in danger”) and sound (“intact, healthy”); compare Old French sauf et sain.
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