Empty Barrel

B1 8+

Collocations of empty barrel

empty barrel
Frequency: 80 %

The empty barrel rolled down the hill.

empty barrel
Frequency: 70 %

The barrel was empty after the contents were poured out.

empty barrel
Frequency: 60 %

The old empty barrel was repurposed as a planter.

empty barrel
Frequency: 45 %

The empty metal barrel was used for storing water.

Idiomatic Expressions for empty barrel

  • Phrase: An empty barrel makes the most noise
    Meaning: This phrase means that people who have little knowledge or ability often talk the most or make the most noise.
    Usage: She may talk a lot, but remember that an empty barrel makes the most noise.