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单词 ring hollow
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ring hollow

if a statement or promise rings hollow, it seems false, or insincere
Details of his 27-year affair have been revealed to all. His speeches on family valuesand the stability of marriage ring hollow now.

Examples of 'ring hollow' in a sentence
ring hollow

The patriots' strident appeal for liberty and rights may now ring hollow.
The Times Literary Supplement (2016)
But his words will ring hollow unless he backs them with action.
The Sun (2014)
However, unionist professions of ignorance of a deal ring hollow.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Three months later and the comments ring hollow.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Protestations about collaboration ring hollow when 'ordinary' people are barely more than props.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But at the moment such thoughts ring hollow.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But those claims ring hollow as pharmacy shelves grow bare.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Assertions about the precise difference between an 'amending treaty' and a constitution ring hollow.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He is one of the good guys, but these words ring hollow.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It tends to ring hollow when used by big, established organisations.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
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