Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pass-the-hat-around
idiom
/ˈpæs ðə hæt əˈraʊnd/
Definition
A fundraising method where participants contribute money by placing it in a hat or similar container.
Examples
- After the performance, they decided to pass-the-hat-around to help cover the costs of the event.
- The local charity organization passed the hat around during the meeting to gather funds for their next project.
Meaning
The phrase refers to collecting donations from a group, typically to support a specific cause or individual.
Synonyms
- fundraise
- collect donations
- gather funds
