safe and sound

Idioms & Phrases

safe and sound

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

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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safe and sound
adjective
free from danger or injury; "the children were found safe and sound"

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Safe and sound is always a great word to know.

So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

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