To ask for money and financial contribution, to beg
Etymology:
- It was customary in old days, where at entertainment events, hats were passed by the entertainers asking for money. It might become common from the manners of street minstrels, who after entertaining people used to ask for money or ask for financial contributions. A hat is considered a very famous and remarkable container for money collection so the expression means to beg or to make financial request.
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To run this organization effectively, I think we will have to pass the hat among rich people of society.
Submitted on February 25, 2019
Additional definitions for 'Pass the Hat':
pass the hat | To ask for money, especially from a group of people; to solicit donations or contributions. |
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passer le chapeau
टोपी पास करो
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