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Cap in hand

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In a humble and respectful manner. idiomatic, not-comparable

    "No longer were we required to go cap in hand to the banks if we wanted money: they were coming to us."

Etymology

From the act of removing one's headwear as a sign of respect or submission. Attested from the 19th century.

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