half-empty cup

Examples (10)

• He stared at the half-empty cup of coffee on his desk.
• A pessimist always sees a half-empty cup, while an optimist sees it as half-full.
• Do you want a refill, or are you finished with that half-empty cup?
• The only evidence of her visit was a lipstick-stained, half-empty cup left on the table.
• Instead of viewing the project as a half-empty cup of failures, let's focus on what we've achieved.
• I paid for a full latte, but the barista handed me a half-empty cup.
• She picked up the half-empty cup and took a small sip.
• Don't let a half-empty cup mentality hold you back from recognizing opportunities.
• When I return, I expect to find nothing more than a half-empty cup on this coaster.
• After the party, the room was littered with half-empty cups and plates.