He feels he cannot even touch the hem of his mentor's garment.
touch the hem of someone's garment
idiomTo give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.
Origin
disputed originAn allusion to the Biblical tale (Matthew 9:20) of the woman who was cured of disease when she touched the hem of Christ's garment.
The young musician was so humble that he claimed he could not touch the hem of his teacher's garment.
In the presence of the legendary poet, the aspiring writer felt as though he were barely worthy to touch the hem of her garment.
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