empty phrase

Frequency: 5.02.1 per million words

A phrase that has no real meaning or substance.

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Examples (10)

  • Political speeches are often full of empty phrases.
  • His apology was just an empty phrase with no real sincerity behind it.
  • The slogan sounded inspiring but turned out to be an empty phrase.
  • Don't fall for their empty phrases; demand concrete actions.
  • She dismissed his promises as mere empty phrases.
  • Without follow-up, even the best intentions can become empty phrases.
  • They criticized the government for using empty phrases to avoid real issues.
  • The committee's report contained many empty phrases and few practical solutions.
  • His motivational speech was filled with inspiring, yet ultimately empty phrases.
  • The agreement was full of empty phrases that offered no guarantees.