| Word | cap in hand |
|---|---|
| Description | humbly asking for a favour To have your cap in your hand and therefore to have your head uncovered is a mark of respect and also of subordination. The idea of a cap as a begging bowl into which coins can be dropped may also be present. A North American version of this expression is hat in hand. humbly asking for a favour To have your cap in your hand and therefore to have your head uncovered is a mark of respect and also of s |
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