hat in hand hat in hand {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a humble and respectful manner. They went hat in hand to the old woman to ask for her secret recipe. Categories: add yours hand {adv. phr.} {informal} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry