begging bowl
A 'begging bowl' can be an actual object used by beggars or a metaphor for seeking financial aid.
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Definition
B2General
A container used by beggars to collect money or food from others.
Example
- The monk held out his begging bowl to receive offerings from the villagers.
C1Figurative
(metaphorical)A situation where someone asks for financial assistance or charity.
Example
- The organization went to the international community with a begging bowl, seeking funds for disaster relief.
Similar
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