Meaning
Expressing approval or agreement with a suggestion or plan.
Cultural Background
Very common in the workplace to show you are a 'team player'. Often used with a slight understatement, sometimes shortened to just 'Sounds good'. Used frequently in casual social settings, often with an enthusiastic tone. Very similar to US usage, often used in professional and social contexts to maintain harmony.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add anything else. 'Sounds good' is a complete sentence.
Don't use it for bad news
If someone tells you they lost their job, saying 'It sounds good' is very rude.
Meaning
Expressing approval or agreement with a suggestion or plan.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add anything else. 'Sounds good' is a complete sentence.
Don't use it for bad news
If someone tells you they lost their job, saying 'It sounds good' is very rude.
Add 'to me'
Adding 'to me' makes it sound more personal and sincere.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
A: Let's meet at the park. B: ____ ____ ____!
The phrase 'It sounds good' is the standard way to agree to a plan.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option.
In this context, 'good' is the correct adjective to describe the idea.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Colleague: We should finish the project by Friday. You: ____ ____ ____, I agree.
Dropping the 'It' is a common and natural way to agree in professional settings.
Match the situation to the appropriate response.
Your friend suggests a movie. What do you say?
This is the most polite and natural way to accept a social invitation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesA: Let's meet at the park. B: ____ ____ ____!
The phrase 'It sounds good' is the standard way to agree to a plan.
Choose the best option.
In this context, 'good' is the correct adjective to describe the idea.
Colleague: We should finish the project by Friday. You: ____ ____ ____, I agree.
Dropping the 'It' is a common and natural way to agree in professional settings.
Your friend suggests a movie. What do you say?
This is the most polite and natural way to accept a social invitation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, that is grammatically incorrect in this context. Use 'good'.
It is neutral. It works in most situations but not in very formal legal documents.
'Sounds great' is slightly more enthusiastic.
Yes, it is very common in professional emails.
It is a common feature of casual English to drop unnecessary subjects.
Yes, it is universally understood.
Don't use it! Say 'I'm not sure about that' instead.
Yes, it is perfect for that.
No, it is perfectly polite.
Make sure your vocal cords vibrate.
Related Phrases
Sounds like a plan
similarStronger agreement.
That works for me
similarAgreement based on convenience.
I'm on board
similarFull commitment.
Sounds great
similarHigher level of approval.
