cap in hand

== English == === Etymology === From the act of removing one's headwear as a sign of respect or submission. Attested from the 19th century. === Pronunciation === === Adverb === cap in hand (not comparable) (idiomatic) In a humble and respectful manner. ==== Synonyms ==== hat in hand === See also === doff doff one's hat to poormouth === References === “cap in hand”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.