ring hollow

idiomPart ofhollow

ring hollow — idiom

1. to sound false or insincere — used when someone's words or claims do not seem be

1.idiom
Definition

to sound false or insincere — used when someone's words or claims do not seem believable or honest.

Example

His explanations rang hollow to everyone who had seen the evidence.

The company's apology rang hollow after they raised prices the next week.