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Definition empty-handed in American English

empty-handed adjective

adjective
/ˌempti ˈhændəd/
1

without getting anything for your effort

Example

The thieves fled empty-handed.

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2

without bringing a present for someone

Example

You can't go to the party empty-handed.

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Definition empty-handed in American English