What Does the Phrase Hat in Hand Mean?

: in an attitude of respectful humility have to go hat in hand to apologize.

What is the origin of hat in hand?

Etymology: There was a time when people asked for money by having container in hands. They often used hat instead of a container. ... So a person who has his hat in hand is showing respect to be pardoned or favored by next person.

What does the phrase cap in hand mean?

If you go cap in hand to someone, you ask them very humbly to give you something or to do something for you.