Meanings
How to pronounce "hat in hand":
AU
With humility; in an apologetic or self-effacing fashion.
Example Sentences
1
After making a mistake, he had to go to his boss hat in hand and apologize.
2
The company went bankrupt and had to go hat in hand to the government for a bailout.
3
She was so desperate for a job that she went from one office to another hat in hand, asking for employment.
4
He lost his temper and shouted at his boss, but later he had to go hat in hand and ask for forgiveness.
5
Realizing his mistake, he went to his neighbors hat in hand to apologize for his behavior.
