How to Pronounce "hat in hand"
expression
ˈhæt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhænd
HAT-in-HAND
hˈæt/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈænd
HAT-in-HAND
Definition
To approach someone very humbly, often when asking for something or admitting a mistake.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhænd
British English
hˈæt/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAT-in-HAND
UK
HAT-in-HAND
Listen in Context
He came hat in hand to ask for his job back.
She stood there hat in hand, waiting for forgiveness.
He asked for help hat in hand after he failed the test.
I came to you hat in hand because I really need your advice.