There is/was nothing in something

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phrase

Used when a container, area or an object is empty without any contents.

I checked my wallet but there was nothing in it.
Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something" - Used when a container, area or an object is empty without any contents.

Often appears as...

  • there is nothing in the box
  • there was nothing in his pocket
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Visual representation of "there is/was nothing in something"
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Physical Emptiness

Used to convey that you have checked and confirmed something is literally empty.

Illustration for Physical Emptiness
She looked in the fridge, confirming there was nothing in it.
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Expectation vs Reality

Shows a mismatch between what was expected to be present and the actual empty state of something.

Illustration for Expectation vs Reality
He hoped for a snack but found there was nothing in the cupboard.
Visual representation of the word "There is/was nothing in something"

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