cap in hand
恭恭敬敬地請求或乞求
書面/口語·表示謙卑請求
英文釋義
to approach someone humbly or in a subordinate manner, often asking for a favor or forgiveness
例句
He went cap in hand to his boss, asking for a second chance after the mistake.
典故來源
源自舊時習俗，脫帽或手持帽子表示謙卑和尊敬，常用于請求或道歉場合。