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have a hollow ring

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have a hollow ring
ring/sound hollow - if something someone says rings hollow, it does not sound true or sincere. In view of the government's financial problems, these promises have a hollow ring.
See also: hollow, ring

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And though the Mets are a hot team, winning eight of their past 10 entering Thursday's game against San Diego, Piazza's numbers have a hollow ring and fans are upset.
 
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