empty suit

Example Sentences

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He's an empty suit of plastic emotions bound in hubris and anger.

From Salon

The trend goes wider and deeper — though seldom darker — than Shiv’s telling Tom she doesn’t love him, calling him an “empty suit” and playing the pain-slinging “bitey” game.

From Los Angeles Times

When Tom learns Shiv is going to vote against GoJo, he confesses to her that he is Matsson’s CEO of choice and she rages, calling him an empty suit.

From New York Times

McCarthy is an empty suit, a man without taste or style.

From Salon

We’ve had lots of metaphorical empty suits in Congress over the years.

From Washington Post