sound as a dollar
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Very secure and dependable.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This bank is as sound as a dollar.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Sturdy, well made.
Register: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sound as a dollar” mean?
Very secure and dependable.
Is “sound as a dollar” formal or informal?
sound as a dollar is generally dated.