shooting blanks
Example Sentences
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Even fake guns, shooting blanks — the recoil, the vibrations, and you’re doing it for six hours a day.
From New York Times ● Oct. 19, 2021
A few critics don't think "The Gunman" is shooting blanks, however.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2015
This is what you can say about their pistol offense: Figured out and shooting blanks.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 27, 2013
I would always look at the boys shooting blanks at me with their state-of-the-art weapons, thinking: 'I wish I was you.'
From The Guardian ● Jul. 19, 2013
Torres scoring in the EL and still shooting blanks in the EPL, proving his worth that he is second best then what he use to be 45.
From BBC ● May 2, 2013
