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hat

hat /ˈhæt/ noun
plural hats
hat
/ˈhæt/
noun
plural hats
Britannica Dictionary definition of HAT
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: a covering for the head that often has a brim and a rounded or flat top see also cowboy hat, hard hat, top hat

at the drop of a hat

see 1drop

hang your hat

◊ The place where you hang your hat is the place where you live or stay.

hat in hand

see 1hand

hats off to

informal
used to give praise or credit to someone

I'll eat my hat

see eat

keep (something) under your hat

: to keep (something) secret : to not tell anyone about (something)

pass the hat

: to collect money usually for a particular purpose

take your hat off to

informal
: to give (someone) praise or credit

talk through your hat

see 1talk

throw/toss your hat in/into the ring

: to announce that you are going to try to win a contest (such as an election)

tip your hat

see 1tip

wear many hats

: to have many jobs or roles
see also old hat