go hat in hand (to somebody)
idiomPart ofhat
go hat in hand (to somebody) — idiom
1. To humbly ask someone for something, often money, in a way that shows you are in
1.idiom
Definition
To humbly ask someone for something, often money, in a way that shows you are in a weaker position.
Example
After losing his job, Tom went hat in hand to his brother for a loan.
The charity went hat in hand to local businesses for donations.