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

  • (..) continuing downriver. When we came up, we saw a few sizeable settlements. They were ripe for attacking. At least we wouldn't go home empty-handed! But they are not Paris. We left Paris behind. -Maybe you have, but I haven't. -What do you mean? What I say. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8