cap in hand
恭恭敬敬地请求或乞求
书面/口语·表示谦卑请求
英文释义
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.
典故来源
源自旧时习俗，脱帽或手持帽子表示谦卑和尊敬，常用于请求或道歉场合。