sound personal

Frequency: 6.88.9 per million words

Used when something spoken sounds personal.

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Examples (10)

  • Her comments sounded very personal and hurt his feelings.
  • The way he phrased it made the criticism sound quite personal.
  • When she spoke about her past, it sounded deeply personal and moving.
  • His advice always sounds so personal, as if he's speaking directly to you.
  • The journalist's questions began to sound too personal for a public interview.
  • Although it was a general discussion, her contribution sounded distinctly personal.
  • The apology sounded genuinely personal, which made it more effective.
  • Don't let the debate sound so personal; try to remain objective.
  • The concerns raised in the meeting sounded quite personal to some attendees.
  • Every time he talks about his goals, it sounds incredibly personal and passionate.