Phrases with «hollow threats»

Hence the letters were, in the words of our Supreme Court, «hollow threats of litigation.»» (hollywoodreporter.com)
«It's like the most hollow threat that you can make in this business,» Petrocelli said, noting that nobody but Dish Network Corp.. (thestreet.com)
Eurosceptics claimed the lack of planning proved his renegotiation ultimatums to EU partners are simply hollow threats. (thesun.co.uk)
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