B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Restare a bocca asciutta
To come away empty-handed
Literal Translation
"To remain with a dry mouth"
What it means
To get nothing; to miss out on a deal or opportunity
Example in context
"La trattativa è fallita e siamo rimasti a bocca asciutta."
"The negotiation fell through and we came away empty-handed."
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