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

  • (..) ...fighting my girlfriend's dad. Oh! Oh, God! I can't believe that worked. Whoa! Chief, they're losing altitude. Get out of there. I'm not going home empty-handed. Oh, my God. MASON: - Please turn, please turn! Hey, Pedro. Bingo. (..)
    2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming