| 释义 |
Idiom go cap in handcome/go cap in hand British, American & Australian, American to ask someone for money or help in a way which makes you feel ashamed.I had to go cap in hand to my parents again to ask for some money. (often + to)
go cap in hand (to someone)To ask someone for help, often monetary, with embarrassment. Primarily heard in UK. I don't have enough money for rent this month, so I guess I'll just have to go cap in hand to my parents. go cap in ˈhand (to somebody) (British English) (American English go hat in ˈhand) beg for something very respectfully: I’ve run out of money, but I don’t want to go cap in hand to my father. |