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Meaning of empty suit | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An ineffective or incompetent person in a place of authority.
also, derogatory, idiomatic, slang
A politician who has not fulfilled any campaign promises.

Examples

“John Doe is an empty suit running on an anti-populist platform.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

empty sum empty the tank empty threat empty word empty words empty-element tag