Meaning Of The Word Cap in hand

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Cap in hand Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Cap in hand?

cap in hand
If you go cap in hand to someone, you ask them very humbly to give you something or to do something for you.

cap in hand in British English
humbly, as when asking a favour
humbly; in supplication
very humbly and respectfully. The usual American expression is hat in hand.

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