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The speaker managed to ... with the audience, as her thoughts on self-reflection were truly inspiring.
trot out a trite phrase
strike a chord
The politician's speech was a disappointment, as he continually ... instead of providing concrete solutions.
trotted out trite phrases
had novel ideas
After studying the data, the researcher's hypothesis proved to be ..., reaffirming their years of hard work.
vacuous
spot on
Although the presenter's argument seemed convincing, it was ultimately ... to address such a complex issue.
an element of truth
way too oversimplistic
His claim that all politicians are corrupt is just .... and does not take into account the many honest politicians in our country.
a sweeping statement
a complete fallacy
The common belief that money buys happiness is ...; one can find true happiness without material wealth.
a complete fallacy
spot on
While there may be ... to his claims, the overall message is misguided and harmful.
an element of truth
a complete fallacy
The article's ... arguments lacked evidence and were easily debunked by researchers.
spot on
vacuous
The CEO's statement that the company values employee well-being is ..., as they have a history of mistreatment and overworking their staff.
a sweeping statement
patently not true
The details of the witness' testimony may seem exaggerated, but certain parts ... based on other witness accounts
ring true
strike a chord
