cap in hand

Adverb

Meaning

cap in hand (not comparable)

(idiomatic) In a humble and respectful manner.
No longer were we required to go cap in hand to the banks if we wanted money: they were coming to us.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

modestly humbly apologetically meekly hat in hand

Antonyms

proudly confidently arrogantly contemptuously brazenly haughtily
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Examples

Cross-State government is a cap in hand shopping for funds to fight COVID-19 as organisations and individuals throw in support. Source: Internet

The imf is used to Africans begging with cap in hand at their doorstep. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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