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Empty-handed
It means you left a place without getting what you wanted or expected. You tried, but you didn’t succeed — and you got nothing.
Examples:
1- I waited in line for concert tickets, but they sold out. I came home empty-handed.
2- Today, it’s still used when we don’t get what we hoped for — whether it’s gifts, opportunities, or prizes.
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Empty-handed
It means you left a place without getting what you wanted or expected. You tried, but you didn’t succeed — and you got nothing.
Examples:
1- I waited in line for concert tickets, but they sold out. I came home empty-handed.
2- Today, it’s still used when we don’t get what we hoped for — whether it’s gifts, opportunities, or prizes.
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