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hat in hand
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hat in hand

adverb

Definition of HAT IN HAND

: in an attitude of respectful humility <have to go hat in hand to apologize>

Examples of HAT IN HAND

  1. <he was forced to apologize hat in hand for the offensive comment>

First Known Use of HAT IN HAND

1851

Related to HAT IN HAND

Synonyms
abjectly, deferentially, lowly, humbly, meanly, meekly, modestly, sheepishly, submissively
Antonyms
arrogantly, audaciously, boldly, brashly, brazenly, contemptuously, haughtily, huffily, imperiously, loftily, pompously, presumptuously, pretentiously, pridefully, proudly, scornfully, self-importantly, superciliously, swaggeringly, uppishly

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