Cool MateMeaning of Empty hand
A hand that is not holding anything.
In simple words: A hand that has no items or is not holding anything.
Empty hand in a sentence
- He reached out with an empty hand, showing he had no weapons.
- She returned from the store with an empty hand, having forgotten to buy groceries.
- In the game, the player was left with an empty hand and no cards to play.
- He walked into the meeting with an empty hand, ready to listen and learn.
- After the difficult hike, he came back with an empty hand but full of experiences.
How to use Empty hand
Used to describe someone who is not carrying anything. Can be literal or metaphorical, such as in discussions about expectations.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of a hand that is bare, like a tree in winter with no leaves.
Related words
Collocations with Empty hand
- empty hand gesture
- come back with empty hands
- face with empty hands
Synonyms for Empty hand
- bare hand
- unoccupied hand
- open hand
Common mistakes with Empty hand
- Confused with 'empty-handed', which describes a specific situation of not achieving a goal.
- Misuse in the context of accomplishments versus material items.
Empty hand appears in
Empty hand in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يد فارغة
يد لا تحمل أي شيء أو فارغة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খালি হাত
এমন একটি হাত যেখানে কিছু নেই বা কিছু ধরে নেই।
- GermanDeutsch
Leere Hand
Eine Hand, die keine Gegenstände hat oder nichts hält.
- SpanishEspañol
Mano vacía
Una mano sin nada o que no está sosteniendo nada.
- Persianفارسی
دست خالی
دستی که هیچ چیزی ندارد یا چیزی در آن نگه نمیدارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Main vide
Une main qui n'a rien dessus ou qui ne tient rien.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खाली हाथ
एक हाथ जिसमें कोई चीज़ नहीं है या कुछ भी नहीं पकड़ा हुआ है।
- ItalianItaliano
Mano vuota
Una mano che non ha oggetti o non tiene nulla.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Mão vazia
Uma mão sem nada ou que não está segurando nada.
- RussianРусский
пустая рука
Рука, в которой ничего нет или которую ничем не держат.
- Urduاردو
خالی ہاتھ
ایسا ہاتھ جس میں کوئی چیز نہ ہو یا کچھ پکڑے ہوئے نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
空手
手里啥也没拿。
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- HeyA1
used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger
- I don't know the right words
A phrase indicating uncertainty in expressing thoughts or feelings verbally.
- Told
Gave information or communicated something to someone in the past.
- Doesn't matter
An expression meaning something is not important.
- Doesn't matter now
This phrase indicates that something is no longer of concern or importance.
- Rust
A reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel due to oxidation.
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Frequently asked questions about Empty hand
What does Empty hand mean?
A hand that has no items or is not holding anything.
What is the definition of Empty hand?
A hand that is not holding anything.
How do you use Empty hand in a sentence?
He reached out with an empty hand, showing he had no weapons.
Can you give another example of Empty hand?
She returned from the store with an empty hand, having forgotten to buy groceries.
What are synonyms for Empty hand?
Common alternatives include bare hand, unoccupied hand, open hand.
What words go with Empty hand?
It commonly pairs with empty hand gesture, come back with empty hands, face with empty hands.
What are common mistakes when using Empty hand?
Confused with 'empty-handed', which describes a specific situation of not achieving a goal. Misuse in the context of accomplishments versus material items.
How do you pronounce Empty hand?
US: //ˈɛmpti hænd//, UK: //ˈɛmpti hænd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Empty hand?
Used to describe someone who is not carrying anything. Can be literal or metaphorical, such as in discussions about expectations.