Expressions (A–Z)
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Empty from vessel to vessel
Figuratively: transferred from one vessel to another. By analogy: translated fro...
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Empty Speech
Words without serious intent. Empty statements.
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Empty stomach
See: “On an empty stomach.”
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Empty Things
Things lacking significance. Things without meaning or that are not correct.
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Empty threats
Threats that have no chance of being carried out. Mere meaningless threats.
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Empty trees (barren trees) make the most noise
Barren trees make noise with their branches moving in the wind. Figuratively: Th...
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Empty void
A place where there is nothing, not even air.
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Empty Word
See: “Empty words.”
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Empty Words
Empty words. Words without meaning or sense (The original source of the expressi...
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Empty Words
Statements that lack a serious intention behind them. Words devoid of substance.
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