not buy anything · return without buying anything
Ever go shopping with a mission, but come back with nothing? 🤷♀️ That's exactly when you'd 'leave empty-handed'! It means you didn't find anything you wanted or needed, even after searching. It's like going on a treasure hunt but finding no treasure. 🛍️🚫
💡 **Pro-tip!** This expression isn't just for shopping! You can use it in other situations where you expected to get something but didn't. For example, if you applied for a job but didn't get it, you could say, 'I left the interview empty-handed.' 💼❌
When would you most appropriately use 'to leave empty-handed'? A. After buying a whole new wardrobe from the mall. B. After searching for a specific book but not finding it in any store. C. After successfully negotiating a great discount on a new car.