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cap in hand

idiom

In a humble and respectful manner.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    back of one's hand

    A display of disrespect or scorn.

  2. 02

    bear a hand

    To make haste; to help quickly.

  3. 03

    big hand

    Synonym of minute hand (on a clock face).

  4. 04

    bite someone's hand off

    To enthusiastically accept an offer.

  5. 05

    bite the hand that feeds one

    To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).

  6. 06

    bust a cap

    To fire a weapon; to shoot with a gun.

  7. 07

    cap it all off

    To finish or complete something; to add a finishing touch.

  8. 08

    cap over the windmill

    In a bizarre or eccentric manner.

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