(as) empty as a pauper's purse
(as) empty as a pauper's purse
Containing nothing. Totally empty. We really need to go to the grocery store because our refrigerator is as empty as a pauper's purse. Can we go out to dinner next week, after I get paid? My wallet is just empty as a pauper's purse right now. Has anyone ordered supplies lately? The supply closet is as empty as a pauper's purse.
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