Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-hat-in-hand-to-someone
idiom
/ɡoʊ hæt ɪn hænd tə ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
Definition
To approach someone humbly and earnestly, often to seek help or favor.
Examples
- After realizing he had made a mistake, he decided to go-hat-in-hand-to his boss and ask for another chance.
- She knew she had to go-hat-in-hand-to her parents if she wanted to attend the concert.
Meaning
This phrase conveys the idea of expressing the need for assistance or support while acknowledging one’s lower status or the formality of the request.
Synonyms
- approach humbly
- ask humbly
- seek favor
