hat in hand
IDIOM
کلاه دردست، چاپلوسانه، ازروی پستی
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English Dictionaryhat in handIn a humble manner, humbly
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Idiomshat in handwith an attitude of respect for someone powerful.
The Secretary of Defense must go to Congress, hat in hand, to get approval to close military bases.Usage notes: said about someone who is hoping to get something they wantEtymology: based on the custom of men removing their hats to show respect, and on the idea that people beg (= ask for money) by holding out a hat [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
hat in hand adv. phr.,
informal In a humble and respectful manner.
They went hat in hand to the old woman to ask for her secret recipe. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲