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idiomgo cap in hand (to sb) BrEBrEto ask for money or help in a very respectful way, from someone who has a lot more power than you:Elderly people should receive a heating allowance every winter, instead of having to go cap in hand to the government.We are doing important work, but we have to go cap in hand begging for funds to keep going.AmE = go hat in hand
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