go cap in hand (to somebody)

成語所屬單字cap

go cap in hand (to somebody) — 慣用語

1. To ask someone for something, usually money, in a humble way that shows you are

1.慣用語
釋義

低聲下氣地請求

To ask someone for something, usually money, in a humble way that shows you are in a weaker position.

例句

Diego refused to go cap in hand to his wealthy uncle.

After losing her job, Maya had to go cap in hand to the bank.