A1 Idiom Neutral

دست خالی برگشتن

dast-e khali bargashtan

To return empty-handed

Significado

To come back without having achieved one's goal or acquired anything.

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Contexto cultural

It is common to bring a gift when visiting someone. Returning 'empty-handed' to a host is considered slightly rude. In business, it implies a failed negotiation.

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Context is key

Always clarify what you were trying to get if the context isn't obvious.

Significado

To come back without having achieved one's goal or acquired anything.

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Context is key

Always clarify what you were trying to get if the context isn't obvious.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

او از مصاحبه کاری __________ برگشت.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: دست خالی

The context implies a failed interview.

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

او از مصاحبه کاری __________ برگشت.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: دست خالی

The context implies a failed interview.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Yes, if you failed the test.

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