empty declarations
[/ˈɛmpti ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
declarações vazias
1. Statements or announcements that lack substance, sincerity, or the intention to follow through; promises made without genuine commitment or action
The politician's empty declarations about fighting corruption fooled no one after his previous scandals.
As declarações vazias do político sobre combater a corrupção não enganaram ninguém após seus escândalos anteriores.
2. In legal or formal contexts, statements that are made officially but have no binding force or real meaning
The company's empty declarations of environmental responsibility contradicted their actual business practices.
As declarações vazias da empresa sobre responsabilidade ambiental contradiziam suas práticas comerciais reais.
3. Rhetoric or speech that sounds impressive but contains no substantive content or actionable information
The CEO's speech was full of empty declarations that left employees confused about the actual strategic direction.
O discurso do CEO estava cheio de declarações vazias que deixaram os funcionários confusos sobre a direção estratégica real.
This phrase is frequently used in both American and Brazilian political discourse to criticize insincerity in public statements. In Brazil, particularly during election cycles and political scandals, 'declarações vazias' is a common criticism leveled at politicians. In the USA, it's often used in corporate contexts to describe mission statements that don't translate to actual policy changes.
NYC Slang
empty talk, BS, blah blah blah, a lotta hot air
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