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all hollow

idiom
Meaning

As a foregone conclusion.


Examples
SIMPLE

Our team won the game all hollow.

CONTEXTUAL

The champion played so well that she beat her opponent all hollow in the final set.

COMPLEX

Given the vast difference in their experience and preparation, the seasoned candidate defeated his inexperienced rival all hollow during the public debate.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    ring hollow

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

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