两手空空 meaning in English

be left with nothing whatsoever; (come back) empty-handed; nothing is gained

In washington, extensive searches also drew a blank .
在华盛顿，虽然多方查找，结果也是两手空空。
Although he spent a year prospecting for the elusive metal, he met only with failure .
尽管他花了一年的功夫去勘探那种很难到手的金属，却落得个两手空空而归。
But without work walter can ' t leave the farm
可沃尔特不能这样两手空空的离开农场
After six weeks , they came back empty - handed
六个星期过后，他们两手空空打道回府。
But investors don ' t like it when you come back . .
但投资者不喜欢我两手空空

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