cap in hand

副词 adv.
中文释义

英文释义

副词 adv.
  1. In a humble and respectful manner. idiomatic,not-comparable
    — No longer were we required to go cap in hand to the banks if we wanted money: they were coming to us.

词源

From the act of removing one's headwear as a sign of respect or submission. Attested from the 19th century.
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