empty-handed

language: es

definitions

  1. adjective
    without having obtained anything desired or expected; unsuccessful in an attempt to get something; also, without carrying anything or bringing a gift.
    es: con las manos vacías

examples

  1. The first and second times, Zhuge Liang was away, and Liu Bei could only return empty-handed.

    La primera y la segunda vez, Zhuge Liang estaba ausente, y Liu Bei solo pudo regresar con las manos vacías.