cap in hand

短语

恭敬地, 谦恭地

发音

AU

释义与例句

adv.
  1. 1.

    In a humble and respectful manner.

    习语

    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.

来源：wiktionary