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Ring true/hollow/false

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Emotional Insight

Listen for sincerity or authenticity behind words; 'ring true' carries emotional weight.

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Even though he stuttered, his speech about helping others rang true.
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Consistency Check

Use 'ring true' to express when something aligns with known facts or observations.

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Her account of the event rings true with the evidence.
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