empty-handed

Definition

  • adjective: without having, carrying, or bringing anything
  • adjective: having or bringing nothing
  • synonyms: impoverished, unrewarded, empty

Examples

  • I don't want to show up (at the party) 'empty-handed'.

  • She came back (from the conference) 'empty-handed'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) 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