With Hat In Hand Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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with hat in hand What does with hat in hand mean?	with humility	The man came to his boss with hat in hand to ask for a raise in pay.
with hat in hand What does with hat in hand mean?	with humility	The boy went to his father with hat in hand to ask to borrow some money.
with hat in hand What does with hat in hand mean?	with humility	The boy went to his father with hat in hand to ask for some money.
with hat in hand What does with hat in hand mean?	with humility (usually used when you ask for something from someone who is more powerful than you)	The man came to his boss with hat in hand to ask for a raise in pay.
	Some Random Idioms
specs What does "specs" mean?	specifications; detailed information (usually about technology).	Just give me the specs on the new system.

PS What does "PS" mean?	Postscript - written at the end of a letter when you want to add some extra information	Postscript - written at the end of a letter when you want to add some extra informationAfter finishing the main part of the letter I wrote PS to include something very important that I had forgotten.
in good hands What does "in good hands" mean?	in the safe and able care of someone	The stolen purse was in good hands after the police found it.
fiddle around What does "fiddle around" mean?	to tinker with something, to do something in an unplanned way	I tried fiddling around with the computer printer but it still will not work.
in force What does "in force" mean?	in a very large group	The fans came out in force to cheer for their favorite team.
Don't hold your breath. What does "Don't hold your breath." mean?	Don't stop breathing to wait for something (because it will never happen).	"Don't hold your breath," I said when my friend asked when he would be able to borrow our friend's car.
as pale as death What does "as pale as death" mean?	extremely pale	The woman in the hospital waiting room was as pale as death.
comp What does "comp" mean?	give someone something for free

take (something) at face value What does "take (something) at face value" mean?	to take something that is said exactly as it is said	I took my friend's comment at face value.
have it What does "have it" mean?	hear or get news, understand	I have it that the new president will be coming to see us next week.
give one`s right arm What does "give one`s right arm" mean?	to give something of great value	I would give my right arm to be able to go to Italy with my friends.
play into (someone`s) hands What does "play into (someone`s) hands" mean?	to do something that another person can use against you or can use to his or her advantage	If you become angry at the man's extreme actions it will only play into his hands.
shag What does "shag" mean?	have sexual intercourse with

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With Hat In Hand Idiom