Here's a breakdown:
* Sounds: Indicates the speaker is reacting to what was just said.
* Ok: Means "acceptable," "all right," or "not bad." It's a neutral term, not expressing strong positive or negative feelings.
Examples:
* "Want to go to the movies tonight?" "Sounds ok." (The speaker is not particularly excited about the movies but is willing to go)
* "I finished the report." "Sounds ok. Let's review it." (The speaker acknowledges the report's completion but wants to see it)
Important Note: "Sounds ok" can sometimes be used in a sarcastic or dismissive way, especially if the speaker is actually not happy with the proposal.
In short, "Sounds ok" is a way to indicate that you're not opposed to something, but you're not particularly excited about it either.