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Idiom idiom

all hollow


As a foregone conclusion.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


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.


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  1. 01

    ring hollow

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

Last updated August 10, 2026