| 词组 | hat in hand |
| 释义 | Idiom (with) hat in hand Theme: HUMILITY with humility.She stormed off but came back with hat in hand when she ran out of money.We had to go hat in hand to the committee to get a grant for our proposal. Idiom hat in hand with 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 want Etymology: 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 (with) hat in handIn a meek or submissive manner. (The removal of one's hat is typically a gesture of respect.) I can't believe I have to go back to my old boss with hat in hand and ask for my job back. (with) hat in handFig. with humility. (Fig. on the image of someone standing, respectfully, in front of a powerful person, asking for a favor.) She stormed off but came back with hat in hand when she ran out of money. We had to go hat in hand to the committee to get a grant for our proposal. hat in handAlso, cap in hand. In a humble manner. For example, They went to her, hat in hand, asking for a change of assignment. This expression alludes to removing one's headgear as a sign of respect and has survived the era of doffing one's hat. [c. 1700] hat in hand In a humble manner; humbly. |
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