Meaning Of The Word Empty-handed

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What's The Definition Of Empty-handed?

empty-handed
If you come away from somewhere empty-handed, you have failed to get what you wanted.

empty-handed in American English
bringing, gaining, or carrying away nothing
adjective: having nothing in the hands, as in doing no work

empty-handed in British English
adjective: carrying nothing in the hands

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