phrase

sounds good

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Sounds good (phrase) means used to accept a suggestion, plan or arrangement in a relaxed, agreeable way. Example: “Shall we say two o'clock at the café?" "Sounds good.”

phrase

informal Used to accept a suggestion, plan or arrangement in a relaxed, agreeable way.

""Shall we say two o'clock at the café?" "Sounds good.""

"Sounds good, I'll send the invite over."

How to Use Sounds good

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishYes, I'm happy with that.

When to use it

Very common in speech and workplace messaging, especially American English. Slightly too casual for formal letters, where "That would be fine" fits better.

Memory tip

It has no subject: never say "it sounds good to me" if you want the idiom, though that longer form is also correct English.

Easily confused with

sounds great sounds like a plan looks good

Common pairings

sounds good to me sounds good, thanks yep, sounds good

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Synonyms

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works for me fine by me that suits great

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Rhymes for sounds good

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is sounds good rude in an email?

No, it is friendly and normal in internal messages and casual client emails. It can read as curt if it is your whole reply to a long or serious message, so add a line confirming the detail.

What is the difference between sounds good and looks good?

Sounds good responds to a proposal you have been told about. Looks good responds to something you have actually seen, such as a document, design or draft.

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