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UKEmpty shell
/ˈɛmpti ʃˈɛl/
/ˈɛmpti ʃˈɛl/Empty shell
[NOUN]1
a person who can no longer feel any strong emotions, often after experiencing something heartbreaking
What is the origin of the idiom "empty shell" and when to use it?
The phrase "empty shell" is an idiomatic expression that likens a person or thing to a hollow or vacant shell. It is used to describe a person or thing that appears to be devoid of emotions, personality, or purpose. It suggests that the individual or object lacks depth, energy, or the qualities that make them engaging or meaningful.
Examples
1. Have you ever found an empty shell on the beach with a perfectly tiny round hole in it?
2. It's just an empty shell, take it away and burn it, it's nothing left.
3. It was an empty shell before they got here.
4. It was an empty shell before they got here.
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