tug one's forelock

短语

词形变化

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别名

pull one's forelock touch one's forelock

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To show deference or obsequious respect.

    习语 不及物

词源

From a traditional gesture of respect to the higher classes, pulling down one’s front piece of hair or cap in a mock bow.

来源：wiktionary