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

Emotional Insight

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

Consistency Check

'Ring hollow' reflects a gap between what's promised and what happens.

'Ring hollow' can reveal words that lack substance or action behind them.

Use 'ring false' when you sense dishonesty or that something doesn't add up.

Sometimes 'ring false' is based on gut feeling, not just logic or evidence.