empty ball
/ˈɛm.pi ˈbɔl/ · em.pi.ball
noun
- A ball that has been deflated or has lost its air pressure. The coach had to replace the empty ball with a new one for the game to continue.
- A ball that has no value or significance, often used metaphorically. The empty ball of a failed project was a reminder of the importance of careful planning.
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Did you know? The phrase 'empty ball' is often used in sports to describe a situation where a ball has been deflated, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or idea that has lost its value or significance.