Go cap in hand (to somebody) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go cap in hand (to somebody)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2020-12-21 06:12

Meaning of Go cap in hand (to somebody)

Synonyms:

ask for , go hat in hand to (someone) , insist on (something)

Go cap in hand (to somebody) British American phrase informal


In US, they are usually used phrase ' go hat in hand (to someone)', but the British use 'go cap in hand (to someone)'. They are the same meaning.

to ask someone to do something or to give you something in a polite or formal way

David asked me , go cap in hand, if I could help him out of his difficulties.

The elderly people should go cap in hand to government to support them.

I don't have enough money for rent this month, so I'll just go cap in hand to my close friend.

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Grammar and Usage of Go cap in hand (to somebody)

Verb Forms

  • goes cap in hand
  • going cap in hand

Origin of Go cap in hand (to somebody)

The origin was not clear, but It came from a long time ago.

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