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By the sound of it

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30 January 2026

By the sound of it

We use this expression to make a guess about something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: Yes

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Do you know what Stef did this weekend?

She tried bungee jumping for the first time. By the sound of it she head great time.

Example 2

I just got a postcard from Mike.

Oh, really. Is he enjoying his holiday?

By the sound of it, he's not having very good weather.

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