sound harmless

Examples (10)

• His plan might sound harmless, but we need to consider the potential consequences.
• The little white lie she told sounded harmless at the time.
• Even a joke that sounds harmless can hurt someone's feelings.
• The noise from the attic sounded harmless enough, like a mouse scurrying.
• His suggestion sounded harmless, but I suspected he had an ulterior motive.
• The new internet challenge sounds harmless, but it has led to several accidents.
• Although the chemical's name sounds harmless, it is highly toxic.
• The agreement he proposed was written to sound harmless, but it contained hidden clauses.
• "It's just a small detour," he said, making it sound harmless.
• The initial symptoms of the illness often sound harmless, like a common cold.