expression, noun
plenty of nothing; having absolutely nothing
A set phrase describing a situation where almost everything one needs or wants is absent; often used with a resigned or ironic tone.
冷蔵庫を開けたら、ない物だらけで何も作れない。
When I opened the fridge, there was practically nothing in it, so I can't make anything.
彼の部屋はない物だらけで、生活に必要なものがほとんど揃っていなかった。
His room had almost nothing; he lacked most of the necessities for daily life.