Examples: The statements that followed made her apology ring hollow. The dialogue in the film rings hollow—no one talks like that in real life. Synonyms: Ring: sound, seem, appear Hollow: false, insincere, untrue

"I don't believe what he said. His story rings hollow to me." (This last sentence re-emphasizes the first by saying you think his story is unconvincing or not believable. It could be also reworded as "His story doesn't sound right to me"). "The government's statement that they will help the poor rings hollow when you consider how they have slashed wages !" (You are saying the government's statement lacks credibility and is not that genuine).