hacer brindis al sol: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To make gestures, promises, or declarations that are empty or have no practical effect; to offer praise or pledges that are unlikely to lead to any real result.
  • To perform a symbolic or vain action that achieves nothing tangible.

  Examples

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  • El político hizo brindis al sol prometiendo cambios que nunca se materializaron.

    The politician made empty promises that never materialized.

  • No te fíes de sus palabras; solo hace brindis al sol para ganar votos.

    Don't trust his words; he only makes empty pledges to gain votes.

  • Durante la reunión, varios hicieron brindis al sol, pero nadie presentó un plan concreto.

    During the meeting, many made empty declarations, but no one presented a concrete plan.

  • La empresa hizo brindis al sol al anunciar que invertiría en sostenibilidad sin acciones reales.

    The company made empty gestures by announcing it would invest in sustainability without real actions.