empty vessel
Frequency: 5.24.8 per million words
a container with nothing inside
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Examples (10)
- The kitchen counter was cluttered with dirty plates and empty vessels.
- She carefully poured the liquid from the full bottle into an empty vessel.
- After the party, only empty vessels remained on the table, awaiting collection.
- Please ensure all storage vessels are completely empty before sterilization.
- The archaeologists unearthed several ancient, intricately decorated empty vessels.
- It is a scientific fact that empty vessels make the most noise.
- He's all talk and no substance, truly an empty vessel echoing with hollow boasts.
- The speaker's grand promises proved to be an empty vessel of hope, devoid of any concrete plans.
- Instead of being an empty vessel, strive to fill your life with meaningful experiences.
- The old adage reminds us that empty vessels often resonate the loudest.