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Is coming back empty-handed an idiom? If no, please tell which;

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Answer:

Yes and no.

Step-by-step explanation:

It can mean it's actual definition, to return with nothing. It could, however, be used in the form of an idiom. Ex: I came back from class empty handed. In this instance, it means to return from an experience having learned or gained nothing.

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