ring hollow
idiom
: to seem untruthful or insincere
Their promises ring hollow.
His apology rang hollow.
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As long as Trump is the figurehead of the Republican Party, its pro-military rhetoric will ring hollow.
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Mike Kabatt, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
With the welfare state under pressure, appeals for sacrifice from corrupt mullahs ring hollow.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2020
Without a more coherent political and developmental approach, declarations of victory will ring hollow and social disaffection will remain a salient threat to state legitimacy.
—Hilary Matfess, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2016
But these words ring hollow, as there is no redemption to be found.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 26 May 2024
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Mike Kabatt, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
With the welfare state under pressure, appeals for sacrifice from corrupt mullahs ring hollow.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2020
Without a more coherent political and developmental approach, declarations of victory will ring hollow and social disaffection will remain a salient threat to state legitimacy.
—Hilary Matfess, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2016
But these words ring hollow, as there is no redemption to be found.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 26 May 2024
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“Ring hollow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20hollow. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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