I don't want to show up (at the party) 'empty-handed'.
She came back (from the conference) 'empty-handed'.
(..) them into His eternal communion. And may He do the same for me. What have you got for me? Lamb chops. I thought you might be hungry. Oh, Lucy, please don't tell me you've come empty-handed. What is it? A few grains of opium. How did you know where to get this? Don't be angry, but I (..)2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9