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Definition

To seem to be false or implausible; to be unconvincing.

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In Context

  • "In his own ears the words he spoke rang hollow, awkward, even impertinent. He could say nothing which did not seem hideously supercilious."
  • "Recognising your mistake and atoning for it is, of course, to be applauded, but after all the decades of cover-up of sexual abuse by clergy, it rang hollow for many."
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Related Idioms

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ring false

To seem to be incorrect, or implausible.

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ring a bell

To seem at least vaguely familiar.

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ring off the hook

Of a telephone, to ring constantly or excessively.

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ring up

To telephone; to call someone on the telephone.

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ring true

To seem to be correct, or plausible

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ring false

To seem to be incorrect, or implausible.
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