Cómo Pronunciar "cap in hand"
expression
ˈkæp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhænd
KAP-in-HAND
kˈæp/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈænd
KAP-in-HAND
Definición
If you go 'cap in hand', you approach someone humbly and ask for help, money, or a favor, showing that you feel you are in a weaker position.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈkæp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhænd
Inglés Británico
kˈæp/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈænd
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
KAP-in-HAND
UK
KAP-in-HAND
Escucha en Contexto
He went to his boss cap in hand and asked for a raise.
She approached her parents cap in hand to borrow some money.
They came cap in hand to the council for help after the flood.
I really didn't want to go cap in hand to my ex for childcare support, but I had no choice.