Begging bowl

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA bowl held by a beggar seeking money and food.

2.NounUsed in reference to a plea for help.

"Portugal has gone to the British government with a begging bowl asking for relaxation of quarantine restrictions."

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