empty as a pauper's purse
Completely emptyCompletely empty.
» Empty the purse into this bag.
Entleere das Portemonnaie in diesen Beutel! — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 senses(not comparable)Completely empty.
Examples
1 sentencesEmpty the purse into this bag.
deEntleere das Portemonnaie in diesen Beutel! — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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