Idioms

go away empty-handed
to depart with nothing
The boy went away empty-handed after he asked his father for money.

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  • go back on one's word
  • go bad
  • go bananas
  • go begging
  • go belly up
  • go broke
  • go by the book
  • go cold turkey
  • go down fighting
  • go down in history
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  • get the sack
  • pony up
  • get a load of (someone or something)
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  • walk on eggshells/eggs
  • spring for (something)
  • blaze a trail (in something)
  • give (someone) a blank check
  • run scared
  • carry a tune


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    Clans of long ago that wanted to get rid of their unwanted people without killing them, burnt their houses down hence the expression to get fired.      .. More >>
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