cap in hand
phrase
: in a respectful, humble, or sometimes fearful manner
went cap in hand to the governor to seek more funds for education
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“Cap in hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cap%20in%20hand. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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