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Hat in hand Meaning in English

expression

ˈhæt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhænd
HAT-in-HAND
hˈæt/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈænd
HAT-in-HAND

التعريف

To approach someone very humbly, often when asking for something or admitting a mistake.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly used in figurative or formal contexts, not literal. Associated with asking for forgiveness, help, or favors. Implies humility or sometimes embarrassment. Less direct than 'beg'. Not used for casual requests.

جمل نموذجية

He came hat in hand to ask for his job back.

basic

She stood there hat in hand, waiting for forgiveness.

basic

He asked for help hat in hand after he failed the test.

basic

I came to you hat in hand because I really need your advice.

natural

Nobody likes going hat in hand, but sometimes it's necessary.

natural

He showed up hat in hand after the argument, hoping she'd forgive him.

natural