Meaning of begging bowl | Babel Free
Definitions
- A bowl held by a beggar seeking money and food.
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Used in reference to a plea for help. figuratively
Examples
“Portugal has gone to the British government with a begging bowl asking for relaxation of quarantine restrictions.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.